One of the best airfare values currently offered is to Jackson Hole, Wyoming -- a fantastic year-round destination to please any traveler. With easy access to two national parks -- Grand Teton (occupies a majority of the Jackson Hole valley) and Yellowstone (87 miles) -- the region is tops for mountain grandeur, crystal clear steams and lakes, fishing, float and white water rafting, hiking to fine dining, spas and an authentic Western town flair. During the winter months, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers visitors one of the best ski and snowboard experiences in the world.
American Airlines offers a one-way rate of $119 ($140.40 inclusive of all fees) on trips booked with a 21-day advance purchase notice. American's single flight connection via Dallas is scheduled now through Sept. 29 and resumes on Dec. 15. The final day of winter service is April 2, 2012. What is exceptional about this low one-way rate is that there are no blackout dates. Consider booking today for year-end holidays and peak season ski trips.
One-way rates of $139 ($160.40) are offered on year-round service on Delta (via Salt Lake City) or United (via Denver). Trips at this rate are permitted any available day of the week. Give at least a 14-day or more advance notice of travel. And as an added bonus, there are no blackout dates.
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 does not have a "ticket-by" date or when the offer is deemed "sold out."
Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.
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