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Summer airfare sales return but not as hot as last year

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Posted on 4/7/2010 13:35 EST
Filed in: Airfare, Cheap Travel, Cheap Vacations, Flights, Summer, Travel, Vacations

Forget the old saying that good things come to those who wait. When it's air fares you're talking about, you've gotta act fast. As USA Today reports, airlines are beginning to offer summer travel deals. Although you'll find plenty of bargains if you book now, expect ticket prices to be a bit higher than last summer.

"Airlines are rolling out the summer travel bargains as they battle for recession-weary passengers who are slowly returning to the air.

AirTran and Southwest set off the latest flurry with sales that began Monday and were soon matched by American, Delta, US Airways and Continental, says Rick Seaney, CEO of Farecompare.com. It's the fourth round of sales in a month..."

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