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We talked about summertime fares–and they’re still out there. But here comes a fresh batch of SPRING fares. Most of the best lo-ball, bottom-feeder fares I’ve listed here (is there any other kind????) require a 21-day advance purchase. Note: You also can book these rates for summertime travel. The key issue is they’re available RIGHT NOW!

Big shout-out to our friends at USTravel here in Anchorage. Their tools and their support make it possible to dig up these fares! Kelly Jo or Melinda in Anchorage (or the staff at the USTravel location nearest you in Seattle, Spokane, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Fairbanks or Dutch Harbor) can save you time and money finding the right fare for you. It’s not always the cheapest–odd as that may seem. Additionally, your agent can help you button up your hotel and car arrangements. Let’s review:

1. Anchorage-San Francisco: $198 one-way, all in on USAir. 21-day adv. pur.
2. Anchorage-Denver: $198 one-way, all-in on USAir. 21-day adv. pur.
3. Anchorage-Chicago: $254 one-way, all-in on USAir. 21-day adv. pur.
4. Anchorage-Philadelphia: 267 one-way, all-in on Alaska Air (via Chicago). 21-day adv. pur.
5. Anchorage-LAX: $270 one-way, all-in on Alaska Airlines. 21-day adv. pur.
6. Anchorage-Bozeman or Billings, MT: $273 one-way, all-in on United. 21-day adv. pur.
7. Anchorage-Santa Barbara: $280 one-way, all in on Alaska Air.
8. Anchorage-Kalispell, MT: $280 one-way, all in on Alaska Air.
9. Anchorage-San Diego: $280 one-way, all in on Alaska Air
10. Anchorage-Orlando: $288 one-way, all in on Alaska Air

Most of these new fares require a 21-day advance purchase. United and USAir started these fare cuts and Alaska Airlines is following along. Remember Scott’s first rule of affordable air fares: “When airlines are mad at each other, the traveler wins”. That’s clearly the case with these springtime fares. You and I can scream all we want to about high air fares–and the airlines are completely deaf. Witnesseth: it’s still $271 each way to Seattle on Alaska Air ($304.50 each way on Continental). O–M–G–!

Check with Kelly Jo or Melinda today or Monday and lock in these springtime air fares! (907)561-2434 or (800)544-2217 toll-free.

I love it when a plan comes together. If you need to move around the state this month, Era Aviation can make it happen! These web specials last through Jan. 4, 2010! These fares are ALL roundtrip–and must be booked at flyera.com . Remember, no TSA hassles at Era Aviation. Keep your shoes on. Bring your coffee on board with you. Folks–remember: NO TSA!

Anchorage-Kodiak                  $269RT
Anchorage-Kenai                    $139RT
Anchorage-Homer                  $169RT
Anchorage-Valdez                  $189RT
Anchorage-Fairbanks             $209RT
Anchorage-Barrow                 $359RT
Anchorage-Aniak                    $289RT
Anchorage-Bethel                  $329RT
Anchorage-Cordova               $219RT
Fairbanks-Barrow                  $359RT
Available for travel December 18, 2009 – January 4, 2010

Have you seen the great air fares coming from USTravel lately?

a. Anchorage-Palm Springs: $474rt with free stop in Seattle (compare to ANC-SEA-ANC for $530rt)

b. Anchorage-Santa Barbara: $474rt with free stop in Seattle (compare to ANC-LAX-ANC for more than $700!!)

c. Anchorage-New York for $477rt

d. Anchorage-Hartford, CT for $474rt

e. Anchorage-Denver: $399rt with free stop in Seattle (more…)

Nice shot of QF’s Airbus 380. 

EXTENDED: 2-for-1 sale now valid through Wednesday,  Nov. 19, 2008). Act fast. Call Glory or Tesa at USTravel ( 800-622-6449 ) to help sort out the details and land a good price on the seats (plus 50 percent off the 3rd and 4th traveler!!). Depart between Feb. 1 and Apr. 30, 2009 (complete by May 30, 2009). Applies to travel from U.S. gateways like Honolulu, L.A., San Francisco to New Zealand and Australia destinations. For Alaskans, it’s probably fastest/cheapest to fly to Honolulu on Alaska Airlines, then on to Australia/N.Z. from there.  Details online.

PS–I think we’ll be seeing more air fare sales. We’ll keep you posted.