»   Become a BestFares member   «
 
Member Login:
Forget Password?

 

 
Flight Tracker


 

Major Airlines Waive Advance Purchase For Thanksgiving Travel

Last Updated: November 25, 2008
Expiration Date: December 04, 2008
This article has expired. Don't miss the next deal by signing up for the

Hot Deals email list.
Email to a Friend Email to a Friend

Major airlines waive advance purchase for Thanksgiving travel. Think it's too late to book Thanksgiving travel? Think again. The major airlines have waived the no advance purchase requirement for Thanksgiving travel. Travel is valid through December 3, 2008.

We strongly suggest that you try to avoid traveling on on Saturday November 29, 2008. We are finding airfares between $100 to $350 higher, than if you just traveled home on Sunday November 30, 2008, Monday December 1, 2008 or Tuesday December 2, 2008.

You may also want to consider a short getaway departing November 26-27, 2008, returning Friday, November 28, 2008, and airfares can be dirt cheap.

Here are some sample airfares and hundreds of reasons not to return on November 29, 2008. Airfares listed below include airfare, all taxes and other governmental fees.

Sample Travel Cities Depart Nov. 26-27, Return Nov. 28, '08 Depart Nov. 26-27, Return Nov. 29, '08 Depart Nov. 26-27, Return Nov. 30, '08 Depart Nov. 26-27, Return Dec. 1, '08 Depart Nov. 26-27, Return Dec. 2, '08
Dallas to Chicago $319 $354 $290 $290 $334
Dallas to New York City $344 $386 $323 $323 $359
Chicago to New York City $319 $325 $268 $268 $298
New York City to Los Angeles $249 $281 $284 $295 $269
Boston to Orlando $223 $255 $234 $234 $223
Washington (DC) to Ft. Lauderdale $144 $248 $153 $153 $219
Philadelphia to San Jose (CA) $225 $276 $315 $315 $235
Detroit to Tampa $209 $291 $254 $254 $207
Seattle to Denver $204 $204 $291 $291 $191
Houston to San Diego $360 $389 $269 $347 $351

Email to a Friend Email to a Friend
 
QuickFare® Finder
From:   Departure Date:

City/Airport Code
To: Return Date:

City/Airport Code

Adults: (18-64) Children: (2-17) Seniors: (65+)
Advanced Search Options
Airline and Non-Stop Options
First/Business Class and Refundable Fare Options

Get the latest and hottest travel deals in your email box. If you like to travel for less sign up today.