American Airlines is at it again by offering a steal-of-a-deal on springtime travel to Paris. Today's deal shaves just under $400 off of the regularly published round-trip rates.
The base rate is a big tease at $85 round-trip (that's right, $85). But factor in all taxes, fees and surcharges for a total ticket amount of $580.40. If you think that's still to high, airfares to Europe from Atlanta never fell under the $600 mark at any time throughout 2010. If you need more convincing on this bargain, Delta's lowest March and April rate to Paris is $988.40.
The details: Go today if you desire -- an advance notice of travel is not required. This rate is valid on Sunday-Thursday eastbound flight; Monday-Thursday returns (based on "O" sale seat availability). Add $25 more each way for travel on other days of the week.
American Airlines posts a ticket-by date of Feb. 23 on this offer, but don't fall for it. Buy tickets immediately.
American serves Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport via its Chicago or Dallas-Fort Worth hubs.
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 Web sites such as Expedia or Travelocity, etc. Airlines can discontinue or pull a sale price without notice when the offer is deemed "sold out," or when that rate does not have a "ticket-by" date.
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Compliment your bargain airfare with a fab deal from Travelzoo. Stays at the Hotel Astrid in Paris, located a few steps from the Champs-Elysees (with an outstanding view of the Arc de Triomphe) are sale priced from 115 euro per night, or about $157.
This hotel has 92 percent positive ratings on TripAdvisor.com, and the special rate is 40 percent off regular rates.
Included is a cold buffet breakfast, WiFi and a Seine River cruise ticket for one per person, per stay.
This rate is valid on weekend stays through May 15. Weekday rates are 140 euro, or about $191.
Book your stay from this Travelzoo link: http://www.travelzoo.com/hotels/international/973583/
Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.
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