April 28, 2004 -- As cheap Europe fares fade into the warmth of summer, consolidator Intratours is doing their best to provide a last gasp of cheap fares for May. Their low fares are also available for early-birds planning September and October trips, though, so don't despair if you can't get the vacation days right now.
We checked several dates, and found their low fares spottily available. Intratours has a huge grid of fares online at www.intratours.com/Specials/Specials.asp?SpecialID=22&Destination=LON&IndexID=37. Some of the stars, though, include:
- New York to Brussels: $240 roundtrip before tax
- New York or Boston to London: $260 roundtrip before tax
Both fares are the lowest we could find. The fare to Brussels beats the pack by $100, and the $260 from NYC to London narrowly beats an Air India deal we found on Expedia.
Folks in the rest of the country aren't left out. Compare these fares to what you find on major online travel agencies -- and remember to add the usual $100 tax to the figures below:
- From Atlanta: Manchester $412; Brussels $414; Paris $417; Zurich and London $479
- From Boston: Manchester $335; Paris $366; Brussels $387; Zurich $449
- From Chicago: Brussels $398; Paris $415; London $431; Manchester $469
- From Denver: Brussels $433; Manchester $437; Zurich $502; Paris $518
- From Dallas or Houston: Paris $411; Manchester $421; Brussels $422; London $431; Zurich $483
- From Miami: London $430; Paris $437; Brussels $440; Zurich $502
- From Washington, D.C.: London $395; Brussels $398; Manchester $401; Paris $402; Zurich $464; Madrid or Barcelona $501
If you're traveling in May, buy now, because a 14-day advance purchase is required. (In other words, you can only get dates for the second half of May right now.) These fares apply on Monday through Thursday flights, and you must stay over a Saturday night to get them. We think they're compelling, so go to www.intratours.com and grab 'em before they're gone.