DCist: Cheap Airfare Alert

oceanchild

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:16:54 -0500

Compared to last year, this is nothing special. But compared to what I've seen recently, it seems pretty good. I could knock $200 off a trip back west ($400 vs $600), so I'd say that's something. Even though last year that trip would have cost $300.

tomaloisi

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:12:58 -0500

... and the cheapest flight to Boston is $173. Hardly a "deep discount." I flew to Boston on US Airways for about $170 round trip in May.

tomaloisi

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:10:23 -0500

Umm... I followed all the rules- traveling on Saturday and Tuesday- and the cheapest flight (which takes about 70 minutes) to Burlington, VT is $446.50?! thats about 4x what is was a few years ago.

Invisible Sun

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:34:15 -0500

traverse city is quite nice, actually. there are a lot of outdoor activities, like boating, available. also, mackinaw island is not too far away...

Bladezone

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:40:37 -0500

Jennx - it's in Michigan. The only reason why I know is because they've got their own annual cherry festival. *drool*

jennx

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:09:05 -0500

where the hell is traverse city?

engineergirl

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:57:00 -0500

Same here-- I have a few trips (national and international) that I'm planning for this fall, and my search did not come up with any deals.

mjb_

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:29:46 -0500

Nothing I found, in a few test searches for international trips to the noted regions that I am hoping to scrounge together enough for this fall and over Christmas, even competed with what I can find quoted (taxes included) via Kayak.com.

demonfafa

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:05:54 -0500

Yeah, these sale prices appear to be more valid for weekday travel than weekend. Since I'm not a trust-fund baby with no job, I cannot seem to get a rate I couldn't get otherwise through AAA.

monkeyrotica

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:03:41 -0500

It may be cheaper than Amtrack, but it's still burning tons of fuel and leaving an enormous carbon footprint. If you really cared about the environment, you'd stand naked by the side of the road with your thumb out. You'd also send pictures to monkeyrotica @ cheapnakedhitchhikers dot com.

McGillicuddy

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:03:22 -0500

don't forget the $382 in 9/11 taxes that they rape you with on every airfare.

Bladezone

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:01:16 -0500

Hmm these rates aren't bad at all... unless you happen to be thirsty on the flight - $3 for a drink. Cold? $7 for a pillow and blanket. Have extra baggage? $25 right there. Bah.

OldPosterKnownAsCranky

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:52:56 -0500

Those are some pretty good rates. Too bad I hate flying.

Invisible Sun

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:48:22 -0500

thanks DCist!