WestJet Blue Tag Sale

Westjet is offering 24 hours to save with their Thursday web only deals. Flying to and from select Canadian cites starting at $59 (one way + taxes). Sale end at 11:59 MT tonight.

For more details on these affordable travel airfares, go to the link below:
http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/deals/seat-sale.shtml?j_cid=jm-bluetagsale-guest-en-20110518

Do Carry On Fees Hurt Affordable Travellers?

Sprint airline in the US has just announced that it will add a user fee for carry on baggage. Does this make affordable travel airfares less affordable? Not so according to Sprint. They say they have reduced their airfares by up to $45 and the new fee for carry on will range between $25 and $40.

Personally I am a carry on only traveller or at least was until all of the security restrictions hit (seems to be getting better now and there is a general return to carry on). I love the freedom of getting off the plan and going. I hate waiting for luggage. However, as someone who always looks for the most affordable travel options I am actually okay with this fee structure. Why? If the rates have been reduced and they are clear about the fees, then you can make an educated decision on whether or not to take a Sprint flight. So I do not see why there is a whole lot of "to do" about this new policy.

On the other hand I really don't get the reason for the fee. Does it not cost as much or more labour for checked luggage?

In any case, as always buyer beware. Know the airline policies and look for the airline that meets your needs the best to ensure you get the most affordable travel airfares for your situation. If you don't take carry on, this new policy will not affect you. If however you do take carry on, seems like you will net out the same on Sprint as before or even save a few bucks.

Happy Affordable Travel!

Affordable Travel Airfares - Flight Passes

Every time I receive in my email inbox a notification about a special on flight passes, I hope that this time they really will be an affordable travel option. And with each opening of the email my hopes fade.

I just don't get the value of these things. Yes, it is true that they do offer some flexibility that a regular airfare ticket does not however each time I do the math ($10500/30 flights or 15 return flights = $700 for say a ticket to Boston or NYC) This does not seem to offer any value. I can buy a ticket for under $400 to NYC or Boston.

This morning Air Canada sent an email offering 8 free flight passes for the purchase of a business flight pass, however even at $10500 (for the US commuter) these additional passes are not awarded. You have to buy a more expensive pass. Not great value.

For affordable travel airfares, you are still better to watch for the weekly specials and book those.

Happy Affordable Travel!

Affordable Airfare Decreasing?

Skyservice has just announced that it will be ceasing business. Does this mean affordable travel in Canada is getting more difficult? Canada suffers from limited competition already. Loosing another airline option makes it less competitive. One one hand, Canada is a small market and cannot sustain too much competition. On the other hand limited competition keeps rates higher than our US neighbours. I regularly hear of people driving across the border to get flights at 1/3 of the price in Canada. Shame!

If you are interested in reading the full article on Skyservice, you can find it here. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100331/business/skyservice_1

Affordable Travel Airfare

Air Canada has an affordable travel airfare special on but you must hurry. The airfare special is available on flights within Canada, to the USA, International and Sun destinations.

For Canada and the US you must book by Jan7th, for international and sun destinations book by Jan 14th, 2010.

Sample fares from Toronto are:
Paris or London from $257 each way plus tax. I checked it out and with tax for two people this works out to about $1600 (darn that tax!).

Bermuda from $172/each way plus tax

New York from $95 each way, LA from $200 each way, plus taxes.

Some restrictions apply and travel must be completed by May or June depending on the destination. For full details check the Air Canada website.

Happy affordable travel!

Affordable Travel Airfares

Porter Airlines is offering a special boxing week affordable travel deal. You can save 30% on Porter Flights with the following code: BOXING30. Flights must be booked by December 30th for travel by March 31st, 2010.

For full details check out the porter website flyporter.com.

Enjoy

Affordable Travel Airfares - Save an extra 15%

The latest affordable travel airfare deal from Air Canada. Air Canada is offering an additional 15% off any fare, anywhere they fly. The catch? You must purchase before December 26, 2009. So hurry!

Here are the details:
Simply enter promotion code "4QNFQB41" when booking your flight at aircanada.com and save an additional 15% on your travel airfare.

The 15% savings is valid on Air Canada and Jazz operated flights within Canada, and to destinations in the Caribbean, Australia and South America.

Travel dates are up until May 31, 2010 with some exceptions, check the aircanada.com website for full restrictions.

Again, remember to book by December 26, 2009 (midnight from your city of departure).

Happy affordable travel airfare shopping!

AffordableTravel Europe

KLM has a 48 hour deal on flights from major Canadian cities to Amsterdam, Berlin, Geneva and others starting at $599 return, taxes included.

Hurry this sale ends very soon. For full details check KLM.com.

Enjoy your affordable travel airfares to Europe!

Travel Airfares - WestJet Seat Sale

Westjet has a 72 hour seat sale so if you are looking for affordable travel airfares, check Westjet.

Sample fares include Toronto to Quebec City from $49 each way plus taxes. $49!!! Wow, that will have me saying Bonjour!

Also from $49 departing Toronto is Atlantic City, looking to spin the roulette wheel? With this affordable travel airfare you have a little more in your pocket to spend on cocktails or blackjack.

Best deal departing from Vancouver is LA or Phoenix starting at $99 each way plus tax.

Check Westjet for details as well as other departure and destination cities.

Details, must book by October 8th, 2009 for travel until January 31, 2010 but not surprisingly there is a blackout period over the holidays from December 18th, 2009 to January 4th, 2010. Travel to Canadian and United States must be on Monday through Wednesday (rates differ for other days of the week).

Happy Flying.

Affordable Travel Airfares

For some reason there seems to be affordable travel airfares to Florida from Canada with both the major airlines this week. First I received notice from Air Canada with a two day only special on travel airfares to Florida and again this morning I received a notice about a two day special from Westjet.

I believe the deal for Air Canada has already expired (yesterday) but here are the affordable travel airfares for Westjet:

Save 25% off flights to Florida (from Canada) using the promo code “GOFLORIDA”

Go to westjet.com and enter this code when you book flights to Florida (from Canada). Must book by midnight mountain time tonight (October 1st, 2009). Travel from now until December 16th, 2009.

Florida destinations include:
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Myers
Miami*
Orlando
Tampa
*Seasonal service to Miami begins October 22, 2009.

Enjoy a little fun in the sun with the 25% discount on affordable travel airfares.

Affordable Travel Airfares

Westjet has an affordable travel airfare seat sale on now, fly for 50% off. Must book by September 24, 2009.

Sample Fares from Toronto, one way plus tax are from:
Canadian Destinations:
Vancouver $175
Quebec City $69

US Destinations:
San Francisco $189
Las Vegas $129

International Destinations:
St. Lucia $179
Maui $319

Details of these Affordable Travel Airfares are:
Book by September 24, 2009 for travel until January 31, 2010.
Blackout dates between December 18, 2009 and January 4, 2010,
For Canadian and U.S. destinations, travel is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For International destinations, travel all days of the week.

Bon voyage, enjoy your affordable travel.