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Airlines freak out, offer holiday discounts

November 10, 3:27 PMNY Budget Travel ExaminerSusan Finch
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While holiday travel is looking grim for both travelers and airlines looking to keep money in their pocket, prices are easing up more than I thought they would. Since the economic downturn, travelers are cancelling plans and opting to drive, stick closer to home, or wait it out.

Seems like the airlines are responding by having a bit of a freak out.

According to Farecompare.com, the industry is bracing for one of the biggest sales they've had in the past 18 months. Airlines are looking to quickly fill empty seats, hold onto dear life for any profits they can squeeze, and create a budget stir.

Keep in mind there's an even higher chance for overbooking in terms of both holiday travel and fare mania, so use it to your advantage by making up your mind to take the bump and earn yourself a free travel voucher.

Looking for fares under $200?  Here are just a few discount fares currently found on Orbitz.com:

New York City to Atlanta    $183
New York City to Baltimore    $176
New York City to Boston     $125
New York Cityto Buffalo     $165
New York City to Burlington, VT     $185
New York City to Charlotte     $124
New York City to Cleveland     $173
New York City to Columbus, OH     $195
New York City to Dayton     $193
New York City to Detroit     $145
New York City to Fort Lauderdale     $169
New York City to Indianapolis     $197
New York City to Jacksonville, FL     $195
New York City to Madison     $193
New York City to Miami     $159
New York City to Milwaukee     $164
New York City to Myrtle Beach     $171
New York City to New Orleans     $195
New York City to Newport News     $111
New York City to Orlando     $175
New York City to Pittsburgh     $181
New York City to Portland, ME     $164
New York City to Raleigh/Durham     $125
New York City to Richmond     $125
New York City to Rochester, NY     $165
New York City to San Antonio     $196
New York City to St Louis     $195
New York City to Syracuse     $165
New York City to Tampa     $199
New York City to Washington, DC     $155
New York City to West Palm Beach     $175

 

Email me your budget travel questions and challenges at travelexaminer@yahoo.com.  I'll post them here and help you get on the open road.

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