The Cheap Flights Weekly Roundup
The legacy airlines were busy launching new services this week and there were some decidedly decent discounts on airfares, but Air Canada had some bad news for pet owners who want to fly with Fido…
Airline Sales and Deals
Amble off to Amsterdam with United from $374 United Airlines has flights to Amsterdam for a song. Discount airfares start at $374 one-way.
September song - discounts from trio of gateways Delta Air Lines offers discount deals to England, Ireland, and Scotland, for as low as $229 one-way.
American Airlines offers triple AAdvantage miles AA is offering triple AAdvantage miles for round-trip travel between New York JFK and London Heathrow until August 31.
Delta partners Avis to deliver SkyMiles deals To complete its new one-stop shop for frequent fliers, Delta has partnered the car rental group Avis, and promises bonus miles for combined bookings.
New Service
South Carolina heads for the Strip with Allegiant South Carolina residents will soon be able to jet off to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas; from $89 one-way fare (excluding fees and taxes).
BA to begin Houston-Heathrow service In anticipation of the Open Skies agreement, British Airways has announced that it will begin two daily flights from Houston International Airport to London Heathrow, in March 2008.
United to fly to emerging Middle East United Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, and has plans to expand its Washington DC-Kuwait service, from January 2008. The airline will also launch a from new service from Los Angeles to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in December.
Deep Southeast to far Northwest, new route, new deal US Airways now links two very different parts of the country nonstop - the Southeast and the Pacific Northwest. The new Charlotte (CLT)-Portland, OR (PDX) route links US Airways' Charlotte hub with Oregon's premier city. And there is a $106, one-way fare on US Airways’ Savannah to New York LaGuardia nonstop service.
This week's airline news …
Air Canada bars pets The Canadian flag carrier will not permit any pets aboard its domestic flights from Thursday, July 15. The airline says this is due to more passengers and “a desire to improve customer service”.
However, Midwest Airlines reaffirmed its commitment to supporting passengers with pets, by flying two ambassadors for the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge from Fort Lauderdale to New York. Mako, an Australian shepherd dog, and Nemo, a Jack Russell terrier, were accompanied by their trainer. Nemo sat under his trainer’s seat, but Mako had a seat all to himself.
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