Travel alone, save a little. Bring a friend (or a spouse, significant other, neighbor or what have you) and save a lot more for flights within the U.S. and to Canada. Northwest is offering bigger discounts--up to 40% off--with its current companion airfare sale.
Roundtrip fares include:
- Boston to Kansas City $210 solo; $174 with a companion
- Minneapolis to Tampa $310/$222
- Seattle to Washington, D.C. $390/$320
- Dallas to Detroit $238/$196
- Grand Rapids to NYC $188/$146
- Memphis to Toronto $242/$200
This sale lasts through October 11 good for travel October 17 through December 18 with the Thanksgiving holiday period blacked out. Tickets must be purchased a minimum 14-days in advance of departure, and prices do not include taxes or fees. For additional information, go online to www.nwa.com or call 800/692-6955.
Typical of any fare sale, competititors quickly match the scheme and price. If Northwest isn't your cup of tea, check out American Airlines' companion fare sale at www.aa.com featuring bring-a-friend discounts on U.S., Canadian, Caribbean and European destinations
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