The Cheap Flights Weekly Roundup

Long-awaited summer vacations approach and this week has seen some great airline and hotel deals to help travelers get further for their money.

Airline Sales and Deals

American’s marvelous Mother’s Day sale American Airlines, the nation’s largest carrier, is running a Mother’s Day Weekend Sale, with round-trip discount airfares starting at $142.

Lufthansa puts France on sale Lufthansa is selling seats to a slew of French cities, with some round-trip airfares starting in sub-$700 range.

Southwest slashes Philadelphia fares Southwest Airlines has cut the cost of flying from Philadelphia for travelers who book before May 31.

Hawaiian's spring fare sale Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating the arrival of spring with a selection of reduced fares between Honolulu and Kahului and selected mainland cities.

New Service

American’s latest Austin nonstop - Orange County American Airlines is due to commence service between Austin-Bergstrom International and Orange County in September.

Delta inaugurates Binghamton-JFK flights Due to overwhelming demand, Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a new link between Binghamton and New York City, with two flights per week.

United to launch pair of long-hauls: Hong Kong and Rio United Airlines plans to launch two long-haul nonstops this October to Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro.

Bombay bound: Continental bumps up Mumbai launch Continental Airlines has moved up the date of its Newark to Mumbai launch to October 1, subject to government approval.

Baseball star launches AirTran's St. Louis service AirTran Airways invited baseball star Ozzie Smith to celebrate the launch of its new connection with Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Holidays and hotels

Rooms with a view - Hilton's 'Sight+Sound' enclaves The Hilton Chicago O'Hare International Airport has opened 25 new "Sight+Sound" rooms for tech-aware travelers.

Spirit creates slew of new holidays and fares to go with them The discount airline has created 14 new holidays just so it could attach discount airfares to them that start at $39 one-way.

BA launches 'London for Free' - two free hotel nights British Airways is offering round-trip discount airfare and a pair of nights at a number of nice London hotels from $638.

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