Cheap fares to warm places
We could go for some sun and sand.
With the economy tanking and the price of fuel dropping, airlines have apparently decided now is a good time to start offering some sales.
And after looking out our window at all the snow and ice, we decided that now is a good time to go someplace warm.
So, what kind of deals could we turn up?
We didn't do an extensive survey -- we just picked a few warm places and searched for Tuesday-Tuesday fares a month out. Here's what we found this morning:
Southwest was offering a round trip flight between ALB and Tampa for as low as $178. West Palm wasn't so cheap, though, at $278 roundtrip.
Expedia turned up a roundtrip fare to Miami on US Airways for $228. Southwest was offering one combination that would you to nearby Ft. Lauderdale for $198.
Via Kayak, we found roundtrip fares to both Phoenix and Las Vegas for $239.
Southwest had a few roundtrip routes to Vegas for $198.
A couple of warm, alternative spots: Southwest was offering a roundtrip to Raleigh/Durham for $122 and to Austin for $184.
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Kayak shows flights from ALB to Cancun for under $400 if you don't mind stops!
... said Paul on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:46 AM | link
Let's not forget that Southwest just instituted NONSTOP flights to Fort Lauderdale! Get on a plane, 2½ hours later, you're in Florida. Can't beat it.
... said Fred on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:22 PM | link
Look at those fares. Oh lordy lord, I need a vacation. That same chick at my new job who says "pacific" instead of "specific" is now telling me that if I have any questions, I should just "ax whoever is around". I'm debating whether or not to complain to HR, because workplace violence is a serious issue, and I don't feel comfortable being urged to "ax" anyone.
... said Pantaloons on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:51 PM | link