The deal
For those of you who begrudgingly missed out on a hop across the pond in ’08, chin up — the new year is looking refreshingly encouraging for travelers in search of an Old World fix.
A perfect mix of stabilized jet fuel prices and a European economy hungry for tourism dollars has cropped up a tempting batch of airfare sales, with rates now starting from as little as $110 each way. What’s more, the dollar will actually get you somewhere once you touch down, as it’s finally back up to respectable levels against the euro and pound.
The deal: Lufthansa is currently offering travelers a sweetheart of a deal. When you purchase two tickets to one of six romantic European destinations, you’ll receive 50 percent off the second fare. So grab your honey and head to Venice, Paris, Barcelona and more through May.
Sample one-way fares (valid for two travelers): NYC–Barcelona $612; Atlanta–Paris $872; Chicago–Prague $872; LA-Venice $965; Philadelphia-Rome $686; and more
The catch: Passengers must travel on the same itinerary in order to receive the discount.
Travel by: April 3–May 22
Book by: Feb. 23 (a 7-day advance purchase is required)
The deal: Snag fares cheap enough to justify hopping the pond to Brussels in the name of chocolate, beers and mussels! Discounted fares are available from more than 10 cities.
Sample round-trip fares to Brussels from: NYC $419; Orlando $582; San Francisco $676; Charlotte $613; and more
The catch: While rates from NYC are steal, fares from other Northeast cities (like DC and Philadelphia) don't offer as much of a discount.
Travel by: April 2
Book by: ASAP (a 7-day advance purchase is required)
The deal: Experience the comfort of flying luxury airline OpenSkies with these affordable $417 one-way fares for travel to Amsterdam via NYC. The lavish airline, which is owned and operated by British Airways, offers deluxe features in its “PREM” class seating, including reclining seats, a personal entertainment system, and more.
Sample one-way fares: NYC–Amsterdam $417
The catch: With only 40 seats in this class per flight, sale fares are sure to sell out fast.
Travel by: May 31
Book by: Feb. 28
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