Nearly every route is on sale from Southwest Airlines, with flights starting at $49 each way on routes such as Boston to Baltimore, $89 between Denver and Los Angeles, and $129 between Houston and Detroit. Tickets must be purchase by September 17. More details here.
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It’s a Deal: 50% Off Second Night at Wyndham Hotels
The “Weekender” promotion from Wyndham offers guests 50 percent off of a second night, or 50 percent off of a second room. The promotion is valid during stays from Thursday to Sunday through the end of 2009. More details here.
What Will a Cheapskate Spend Good Money On? With Author Lauren Weber
Even a cheapskate has to spend money sometimes. I’ve asked various frugal folks—bloggers, writers, money-saving and consumer experts—to compile personal, totally subjective lists of the products, services, experiences, and other “things” they’re willing to shell out good money on. Because sometimes spending more is smarter, and if a …
It’s a Deal: Flights to the Caribbean from $29
JetBlue is hosting a “Bikini Sale,” with flights to the Bahamas and the Caribbean for $29 to $149 each way. Tickets must be purchased by August 26 for travel between September 8 to November 18. More details here.
It’s a Deal: Flights on Delta Airlines from $39
Delta flights between Atlanta and dozens of U.S. cities are on sale for $39 to $149 each way. Travel must be completed by December 16, and tickets must be purchased by August 25. More details here.
It’s a Deal: $599 for Unlimited Flights for One Month
The All-You-Can-Jet Pass from JetBlue allows purchasers to travel as much as they like on the airline from September 8 to October 8, so long as flight reservations are made three days prior to each scheduled departure. Passes must be purchased by August 21, or while supplies last. More details here.
It’s a Deal: Free Admission at National Parks This Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday (August 15-16) mark the last of this summer’s three weekends when admission is free at more than 100 national parks. More details here.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Train Rides in Maine
The second passenger rides for free on Amtrak’s Downeaster train, which serves Maine. Tickets must be purchased at least three days in advance. More details here.
It’s a Deal: $1 Bus Rides on Megabus
Low-cost bus service Megabus is selling 50,000 seats for $1 each (plus a nominal service fee) on departures from September 14 and November 19. To try to get the $1 seats, you must plug in the promotional code HOTDEAL. More info here.
It’s a Deal: First-Class Flights On Sale from $199
United Airlines is hosting a “Taste of First Class Sale” on several routes within the U.S. Fares for seats in first class start at $199 each way, and must be purchased by July 31. More details here.
It’s a Deal: Flights to Ireland from $139 Each Way
A sale from Irish airline Aer Lingus offers flights from New York City to Shannon or Dublin airports starting at $139 each way. Prices departing from Boston and Chicago start at $194 each way. Tickets must be purchased by July 31. More details, including departure date restrictions, here.
What Will a Cheapskate Spend Good Money On? Part III
Even a cheapskate has to spend money sometimes. I’ve asked various frugal folks—bloggers, writers, money-saving and consumer experts—to compile personal, totally subjective lists of the products, services, experiences, and other “things” they’re willing to shell out good money on. Because if a cheapskate is willing to drop cash on …
