Posts by: Anne McDermott
About Anne McDermott
Anne McDermott is Editor of FareCompare; she loves to travel which is a good thing since that’s what she writes about. Favorite destination? “Just about any place,” she says, although she has been known to frequent both Montana and Ireland. Her favorite FareCompare tip is, “Always use a carryon bag.” Regrettably, Anne does not always follow this good advice.
Best Tip to Find the Cheapest Flights for Summer
Airfare analyst Rick Seaney has a brand new rule for summer travelers looking for the cheapest flights possible and he sums it up this way: Shop One Day Earlier “Think about which day you plan to shop for your flights,” said Seaney, “then move that up at least one day earlier.” According to the air … Read Best Tip to Find the Cheapest Flights for Summer
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Holiday/SeasonalUnited Airlines Debuts New Flight Attendant Uniforms. Verdict: Ho-Hum
The days of stewardesses in paisley-printed mini-skirts are long gone (see photos below) but do today’s flight attendant uniforms have to be quite so bland? Apparently they do, judging by the latest styles unveiled by United Airlines. Did they really wear girdles on Pan Am? New Outfits: Same Old, Same Old? This is the first … Read United Airlines Debuts New Flight Attendant Uniforms. Verdict: Ho-Hum
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name)American Late Summer/Fall Sale from $140 Roundtrip – Book by May 23
These deals aren’t good ’til Aug. 26. Need to travel earlier? FareCompare has cheap flights for summer. Sample American airfares: Atlanta – Houston, from $219 roundtrip Boston – Orlando, from $215 roundtrip Chicago – Denver, from $140 roundtrip Cleveland – Chicago, from $168 roundtrip Dallas – Ft. Lauderdale, from $280 roundtrip Denver – Chicago, from … Read American Late Summer/Fall Sale from $140 Roundtrip – Book by May 23
Posted In: Airfare Sales, AmericanDelta Late Summer/Fall Deals from $69 One-Way – Book by May 23
The best of the deals depart from Atlanta or Detroit but there are other cities and you can always check with FareCompare for more cheap flights. Sample Delta deals: Atlanta – Pensacola, from $69 one-way Atlanta – Houston or Ft. Walton, from $99 one-way Boston – Atlanta, from $144 one-way Detroit – Chicago or St. … Read Delta Late Summer/Fall Deals from $69 One-Way – Book by May 23
Posted In: Airfare Sales, Delta AirlinesUS Airways Memorial Day Weekend Deals from $210 Roundtrip, Book by 5/25
Travel this weekend for a holiday getaway. And you can always find more cheap flights on FareCompare. Sample US Airways deals: Austin – Phoenix, from $280 roundtrip Charlotte – Greenville or Newport News, from $220 roundtrip New York – Boston/Pittsburgh, from $226/$230 roundtrip Philadelphia – Pittsburgh or Manchester NH, from $220 roundtrip Phoenix – Palm … Read US Airways Memorial Day Weekend Deals from $210 Roundtrip, Book by 5/25
Posted In: Airfare Sales, Holiday/Seasonal Deals, Last Minute Deals, US Airways, Weekend deals