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AirTran and Delta Air Lines offer deeply discounts rates to hot U.S. destinations (nonstop flights) on travel through the spring of 2013. Here are the highlights:
One-way rates, valid on trips finished on or before May 15, 2013:
- $68.80 Orlando or Tampa
- $79.80 Boston
- $92.80 Washington, DC
- $98.80 New York-LaGuardia
To qualify, give a 10-day or more advance notice of travel. Travel is valid daily, except on Sundays. Blackouts dates are Dec. 21-23; Dec. 26-Jan. 6; Feb. 15, 18; March 7-9, 14-16, 21-23; March 28-April 1 and April 5. Buy tickets through Dec. 13.
Another big sale prices Denver at one-way rates of $94.80 when tickets are purchased through Dec. 6. AirTran, Delta, Frontier and United serve Denver with frequent nonstop service and all are participating in this sale. The sale rate is not valid on Sundays, but is good on trips finished on or before May 15, 2013. A 10-day or more advance notice of travel is required. Avoid these blackout dates: Dec. 21-23; Dec. 27-Jan. 6; Feb. 15, 18, 24 and March 21-April 1.
Durango Mountain Resort has been selected as one of the “7 Great Mountains to Ski” by Ski Magazine , featuring slopes for every skill level from beginner to expert, world-class skiers. The resort formerly known as Purgatory Ski Resort - and now changed to Durango Mountain Resort - is located about 25 miles north of Durango, Colorado in the rugged, scenic San Juan Mountains. The resort boasts an average annual snowfall of 260 inches, with over 300 days of sunshine for fantastic ski conditions.
Get to Durango at one-way rates of $125.60 on trips started on or after Jan. 7 and completed by Feb. 13, 2013. This sale rate is not valid Fridays or Sundays. Buy tickets through Dec. 10. Participating carriers are American (connecting service via Dallas-Fort Worth) and United Airlines (connection required in Denver).
Sale airfares are always subject to change. Every seat on every flight is not offered at the lowest rate. Since only a limited supply of seats is available, act quickly to make your purchase.
I recommend starting the search for available seats at Kayak.com vs. calling an airline directly. You can also search for the sale at travel websites such as Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity, etc.
Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.
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