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VIDEO: A day in Avignon, France

17th June
2010
written by scott

This is the first of several videos we’ll post from France. I had wanted to visit Avignon for some time. First, I was interested in the wonderful food and wine in the areas in and around Provence. Also, I was intrigued that Avignon once was a “Papal State” after being purchased from France. During the 14th century, the Pope left Rome and set up shop in Avignon. A palace was built by two successive popes on point overlooking Avignon and the Rhone River. Fascinating.

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It’s Condor season!

23rd May
2010
written by scott
It’s Condor season. It comes each Spring–and it’s the time Alaskans can fly non-stop in 9-10 hours to Europe. That’s a big deal, considering it’s a 22-hour trip in each direction through the Lower 48! I took the photo above on the tarmac at the Frankfurt airport.
Condor flies nonstop three times each week (Tue., Sat., Sun.) from Anchorage to Frankfurt and once a week (Thu.) from Fairbanks to Frankfurt.
I just spent a minute checking prices on their website: www.condor.com . From Anchorage to Frankfurt, you can fly June 1-12 for $913 roundtrip, including all taxes and fees. From Fairbanks? Fly between June 10-17 for as little as $692 roundtrip, all-in.
A couple of weeks ago I ran the numbers on what other airlines charge–about $1,500 roundtrip. Hmmm–which to choose. HAHAHAAA.
Condor flies Boeing 767s–and the planes just got refurbished in a three-class configuration. The bulk of the seats (217) are in economy. But there’s now a “premium economy” which offers about six inches of extra legroom, in addition to its Comfort Class.
Premium economy (pictured here) also includes:
a. Greater backrest recline.
b. Cocktail service with a snack
c. Free drinks served with meals
d. Premium Menu
e. Amenity bag
f. Blankets and extra large pillow
Remember–fly with Condor and you could be in Europe in less than 10 hours. Check the website for the lowest fares: Condor.com
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Euro-Bargains on Condor’s Euro-Express

8th May
2010
written by scott
Let’s do a little math, shall we? You can fly nonstop from Anchorage to Frankfurt in about nine hours on Condor. Fly over on June 1, returning June 12. The cost? $965 roundtrip, all-in (including all taxes and fees).
How does that stack up with other airlines? First, they all fly through the Lower 48. That means it takes about 20 hours in each direction. FUN! Here’s a little rundown for the same dates:
Delta Air Lines: $1,522 rt all-in
Continental: $1,550 rt all-in
American Airlines: $1,498 rt all-in
I didn’t bother checking USAir, but you get the idea.
To or from Fairbanks, the fare is even lower. Fly Fairbanks-Frankfurt nonstop on June 10, returning on June 17 for just $757 roundtrip, all-in. That’s cheaper than flying to L.A. !
Condor flies Boeing 767s–and the planes just got refurbished in a three-class configuration. The bulk of the seats (217) are in economy. But there’s now a “premium economy” which offers about six inches of extra legroom, in addition to its Comfort Class.
Premium economy (pictured here) also includes:
a. Greater backrest recline.
b. Cocktail service with a snack
c. Free drinks served with meals
d. Premium Menu
e. Amenity bag
f. Blankets and extra large pillow
Remember–fly with Condor and you could be in Europe in less than 10 hours. Check the website for the lowest fares: Condor.com
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Plan your Euro-vacation on Condor’s Euro-Express

21st April
2010
written by scott
Start planning now for your Euro-adventure on the Euro-Express from Condor!  Condor starts its seasonal service from Anchorage on May 4, nonstop to Frankfurt.
Condor flies Boeing 767s–and the planes just got refurbished in a three-class configuration. The bulk of the seats (217) are in economy. But there’s now a “premium economy” which offers about six inches of extra legroom, in addition to its Comfort Class up front (pictured here).
Premium economy also includes:
a. Greater backrest recline.
b. Cocktail service with a snack
c. Free alcoholic drinks served with meals
d. Premium Menu
e. Amenity bag
f. Blankets and extra large pillow
Remember–fly with Condor and you could be in Europe in less than 10 hours. Fly any other airline through the Lower 48 and you could spend 22 hours on the plane–in each direction!
Check the website for the lowest fares: Condor.com
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Fly Anchorage-Frankfurt for $703rt all-in

6th February
2010
written by scott
We’re all about deals at Alaska Travelgram. And Condor German Airlines is near the top of theheap this week, with summertime flights to Germany, starting in early May. We priced trips in May for as little as $703 roundtrip, all-in between Anchorage and Frankfurt…NONSTOP.
In addition to the nonstop flights from Anchorage to Frankfurt, Condor also flies nonstop from Fairbanks. This is the quickest and least-expensive way for Alaskans to travel to Europe.
Take advantage of Condor‘s great summertime deals. Frankfurt, as you know, is right in the heart of Europe, with access to low-cost carriers, trains and other transportation options. I’m looking at several destinations right now! See you on a Condor flight soon!
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