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I am paying $200 more to start from the USA. Why is that? Is it always cheaper FROM Europe than TO?

ToniG, did'nt you know all Americans are rich

Seriously, I have seen flights in summer from NY-Madrid-NY for $1,000 and from Madrid-NY-Madrid for 550� (euros)

Another reason to live in Spain

Saludos,
jer...

Well, I just did a search and the prices are beginning to come down for December. Three months ago the rates were aroung $900, now I can fly British Airways for $689. I am sure that in late August they will be down to my expectations, around $500 give or take $50. Anyway, I can only hope!

Booklady-
I noticed that too! Just got my fare watcher update! I expect them to if not continue to lower (I'm sure they will) but also more airlines offering similiar fares (so far only a couple do and it means a stopover and backtracking (alitalia, KLM, etc.)

I just noticed this fare on Travelocity:

Minneapolis/St. Paul to Madrid $315 round trip (including taxes!). The fare is available from Nov.-Mar. (except the two weeks around Christmas). A lot of the dates are already sold out, but I did notice some that were still available.

Oh yeah. I should also mention this is on Continental.

Anne

Okay, if you're under the age of 26 or if you're a student, then you can get really cheap tickets from The Adventure Travel Company . It's definitely legit! It's a good company especially if you're buying your tickets at the last minute.

I just purchased my ONE WAY ticket for September 19! WOO HOO!

And I'm posting this here because I did it through a company called side step (that's actually the program- I forgot where I downloaded it from but not to worry! You can call them also: 1-800-886-4988. I tried the AESU mentioned earlier and called to check if the price they posted included taxes or not, and it didn't so the fare would have been approx $100 more than what it quotes on-line. Through Side-step (go to Airfare.com) the price I was quoted included taxes and was lower than the AESU price.

Just FYI if anyone is looking! I'm ON MY WAY! Let the countdown begin!

Enhorabuena, Espe3! Que bueno. I will try to get my tickets shortly!

Suerte!
Carmen

Espe3,

Thanks for the great information. I can't wait to meet you and we can share soup recipes.

Besitos,

Shawn

Great Madrid deal on usair !!
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You may depart on Sundays to Thursdays, between September 9 - October 10, 2003. Return travel is Tuesdays to Saturdays, between September 15 and October 17, 2003. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, August 13, 2003.

For travel, make your reservations online at
usair promotions-madrid
These special fares can also be purchased by calling US Airways at 1-888-359-3728. There is a $25 nonrefundable service charge for reservations made and tickets issued through US Airways Reservations or US Airways Airport and City Ticket locations. Tickets must be purchased at the time of reservation.

ROUNDTRIP
FROM: TO: FARE*:
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Albany, NY Madrid, Spain $429

Baltimore, MD Madrid, Spain $409

Boston, MA Madrid, Spain $409

Charlotte, NC Madrid, Spain $439

Columbus, OH Madrid, Spain $459

Hartford, CT Madrid, Spain $429

Kansas City, MO Madrid, Spain $459

Los Angeles, CA Madrid, Spain $489

New York LaGuardia, NY Madrid, Spain $409

Philadelphia, PA Madrid, Spain $399

Phoenix, AZ Madrid, Spain $489

Pittsburgh, PA Madrid, Spain $429

Providence, RI Madrid, Spain $429

Raleigh/Durham, NC Madrid, Spain $439

Richmond, VA Madrid, Spain $439

Rochester, NY Madrid, Spain $429

San Francisco, CA Madrid, Spain $489

Syracuse, NY Madrid, Spain $429

Washington National, DC Madrid, Spain $409

* Additional taxes/fees apply. See Sale Fare Requirements for details.

Fares are based on required roundtrip coach travel. Depending upon travel needs, alternative routings may be available at the same fares, with part of the service on regional aircraft operated by US Airways Express carriers Air Midwest, Allegheny, Chautauqua, Colgan, Mesa, Midway, Piedmont, PSA, Shuttle America or Trans States. Depending on the itinerary, some or all flight segments may be operated by United Airlines.

You GO girl!!!

Hey Lizzie, drop me that e-mail so I can send you the # you wanted.

You know me, if it is not on my PC screen, I can't remeber it :jeje:

Saludos,
jer...

p.d. I think that the US Air offer is overwhelming their web servers. Took me 2 full minutes to open the http://www.usairways.com/promotions/esavers/offer_mad.htm page on ADSL

Ok, just did a mock reservation for Sept. 16-24th for NY Lag.- Madrid - NY Lag. and it worked fine.

I did notice however that a lot of dates are sold out already, hurry, hurry, hurry!!!

You need to register with US Air to reserve.

Saludos,
jer...

joquecalor,

Thanks for the information, but I am giving this a THUMBS DOWN, only because I've seen deals like this before for Richmond, VA and it is a complete lie.

Whenever I call the airlines and get the ACTUAL price, it is always more that what's quoted. I mean HUNDREDS of dollars more. Which means that once again, leaving from Richmond, VA is very expensive.

Shawn

Redwood-
I'd make an exception- on these things you have to jump fast and the dates offered book quickly- considering its directly THROUGH US airways... and keep in mind that its an internet special- to get the prices YOU HAVE TO BOOK THROUGH THE INTERNET my airline does this too- they're trying to push people to use the net more.

Sorry you had a bad experience with previous 'deals' you heard of- its hard to get deals ( I used to live in one of the other cities listed and it always cost a bundle) but on occasion they give those of us who live in the larger, but non gateway cities and VOILA!

If anyone is looking to go- don't waste time, buy it! Or don't cry about the high price later!

Iberia.com prices for flights to Spain during these dates are about 500$. Traveling in November they'er about 300 and change. I prefer going direct rather than LaGuardia to Philly then wait and go to Madrid. The extra 100$ for the direct flight and less hassled 'experience' may be worth it IMO.

Mikey

I'm still getting high fares for December! Or at least the dates that I want to fly are not the inexpensive days!

Jer, we need a little graemlin that cries so that we can use it when we are sad and teary!
:b: :lo:
Thanks,
:cheers: