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Thanksgiving discounts stand out
Even as average airfares climb, some airlines are knocking the stuffing out of ticket prices for leisure travelers around the Thanksgiving holidays. Some of the holiday cuts are 40% or more from previously quoted fares on selected routes, says Tom Parsons, CEO of Bestfares.com. They only apply to certain off-peak days, so passengers need to keep their plans flexible. (USA Today)
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Today’s Travel Blogs
5 reasons $100-a-barrel oil would be good for travelers
With oil prices approaching $100 a barrel, air travelers — and for that matter all travelers — will be hearing a giant sucking sound when they pay for their tickets or fill up their gas tanks. And you know what? That’s actually good. Here are five reasons why high fuel prices are a positive thing for travelers. (Elliott.org)
Summer’s gone, but cramped flights endure
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Walk the Great Ocean Road
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