Fare Sales in Winter
Winter airfare sales tend to be short lived, but don't be discouraged if you miss the deadlines. This time of year, airlines often extend the dates or offer new sales.
With the increase in fuel costs, many airlines are curtailing their usual holiday flights and their off-season seat totals may fall quite a bit as well. That might make bargains tougher to find, but they are still out there.
The point is to watch for these opportunities and book them quickly if they fit your budget and your plans.
American Airlines Hawaii Sale offers round trip deals within the U.S. through March 11. Sample fares: Atlanta-Honolulu $614; Los Angeles-Honolulu $474. Check the restrictions carefully.
Virgin Atlantic offers economy tickets for winter travel starting at $218 one-way between New York and London. Although you will also pay an additional $250 in fees, the resulting totals are still very inexpensive in these days of high fuel costs. You must purchase at least seven days prior to travel and some dates are blacked out. Rates good for travel until March 22.
Icelandair.com offers winter fares between New York and Reykjavik starting at $399 USD for economy class and $799 in economy comfort. Look on the Icelandair.com site for other winter deals.
EL AL offers winter economy round trip fares good until March 31, with the exception of Dec. 17-24. EL AL passengers pay $1,111-$1,311, depending upon departure point. Children under the age of 12 receive a 10 percent discount from 30 U.S. destinations to Israel, starting at $954 round trip.
