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Spirit Airlines Offers Non-Stop Boston Flights to Atlantic City April 15, 2009

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If you’re in Boston and looking for flights to Atlantic City, you’re in the money.Spirit Airlines, famous for its $9 Fare Club, is now providing daily service to Atlantic City, beginning on May 1st, 2009. With this addition, Boston Logan Airport (BOS) now boasts non-stop service to 71 destinations, which adds up to more than twice the number of any other New England airport.

With just a short flight (about an hour and a half) you can be on your way to strolling the boardwalk of the Jersey Shore, and try your luck at some of the seaside slot machines that makes this city so wonderfully akin to Vegas.Fares in May start at $104, and in July, trickle down to half the price, at $48 for one-way.

Book your flight to Atlantic City now to take advantage of these fares, and make sure your summer sees the wonderful Eastern seaboard.

Are Southwest Airlines’ Low Fares Catching on? April 15, 2009

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Yesterday, Southwest Airlines announced that it would run ten non-stop flights out of Boston Logan International Airport to Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington for low fares. With five flights at $89 one-way to Chicago, and five at $49 one-way to Baltimore, New Englanders now have access to more convenient non-stop flights.

Other carriers are reacting, but some don’t equal Southwest’s competitive rates. As the trend catches on though, Bostonians may see a fare war that could ultimately result in super low fares from a selection of different airlines, making cheap flights to Chicago and cheap flights to Baltimore an easy find.

We checked out other airlines to see how their prices compared to Southwest’s Boston flights to Baltimore departing August 17th, and arriving August 24th. Delta Air Lines matches Southwest’s $49 one-way fare first, with its $98 round-trip deal, but others are still behind. United Airlines still has rates high in the sky at $268 round-trip, and while US Airways offers a $49 fare on the way there, the return trip costs $106. Continental Airlines offers a $98 round-trip fare, but beware – a three-hour layover in Newark is hidden in between.Will other carriers continue to follow Southwest’s trend? Keep your eyes open to see who has the cheapest Boston flights before August to find out.

Flyglobespan adds new Sharm El Sheikh link April 14, 2009

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Low-cost carrier Flyglobespan is to launch a new route from Glasgow Airport to the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh this winter.The no-frills airline will operate Saturday flights to the popular holiday destination, with an additional Wednesday flight serving the port city of Hurghada.Fares for both destinations will start from £99.99 one-way, including taxes and charges.Flyglobespan has reportedly been encouraged by high levels of demand for seats on Sharm El Sheikh flights that it already operates out of Edinburgh Airport.

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AirTran Pilots to Picket at Atlanta Airport on Monday April 13, 2009

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AirTran Airways pilots plan to picket Monday outside the North Terminal of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the biggest airport in the nation and an AirTran hub.According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, pilots are protesting what they claim is “a pattern of threats and intimidation” by the airline against the pilots.The National Pilots Association (NPA) said nearly 1,700 members will picket against AirTran management from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.The demonstration will take place outside the AirTran ticketing counter in the Atlanta Airport.While there isn’t any planned disruption to flights, Cheapflights suggests that any travelers on AirTran flights from Atlanta call ahead to ensure Atlanta flights are on time.

Orbitz and Lufthansa Create International Spring Deal April 10, 2009

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If the economy hasn’t had you holed up in your house for the past few months, then winter surely has. If you’re aching to start spring off on the right foot, then book a cheap flight to Europe. Orbitz and Lufthansa have made it easy with their collaboration on an international spring deal with affordable overseas fares.

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Discount Airfare: Morocco Flights From $567 RT April 10, 2009

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What’s the one thing keeping you from visiting Morocco? We’d guess it’s the normally sky-high airfares, because there’s no other reason to miss out on the amazing cuisine and culture of this country. So, if your schedule accommodates traveling in May, Iberia Airlines has just the airfare for you.Book round-trip flights to Tangier from New York, with taxes and fees included, for $567. Or, head out on a flight to Casablanca for $563. Prepare to be flexible since these prices are only good on select days in May.

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American Airlines’ Easter Weekend Flights April 9, 2009

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Need a last-minute flight for Easter? Want to get away, but only have a few days?American Airlines has released fares for travel this weekend.The route list is lengthy and includes cheap flights from Boston, New York and Chicago.The details: Book by Friday, April 10. Fly after 7 p.m. on Friday or anytime Saturday. Return anytime Monday or Tuesday.Fares are each way, based on round-trip purchase. Taxes are not included.

Boston to Dallas: $97
Boston to Vancouver: $158
Cedar Rapids to New York (LGA): $120
Chicago to Louisville: $51
Chicago to New York (LGA): $108
Dallas to Memphis: $100
El Paso to Boston: $132
New Orleans to St. Louis: $114
New York (LGA) to Chicago: $108
Santa Ana to San Jose: $55

Discount Airfare: Aeromexico’s Cheap Cabo Flights April 8, 2009

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Get a head start on your beach vacation. Los Cabos is one of the premier vacation spots in Mexico with popular resorts, fine dining and plenty of outdoor activities.A cheap flight from California or Seattle is easy, but with fares starting at $180 round-trip, there’s really no excuse to skip this deal.To get these prices, book your flight with Aeromexico by April 30.

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Continental Airlines’ Discounted Fares to Canada April 8, 2009

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Forget heading south of the border or across the pond, book your next flight to Canada and escape to the Great White North.Continental Airlines is offering discounted fares to Canada. Get a glimpse of Vancouver before it’s filled with Olympians next year or head to Montreal and get that European feeling without leaving the continent.

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Aer Lingus CEO steps down April 6, 2009

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It’s all change at the top at Aer Lingus where Dermot Mannion has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a statement released this morning (Monday, April 6), Mannion said: “My decision to step down will allow a new CEO to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to the business”.Colm Barrington, Chairman of Aer Lingus, will act as executive chairman until a new chief executive is recruited.During Mannion’s tenure, Aer Lingus spread its wings with new long-haul routes to the USA and Middle East.

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