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Travel News: Airfares Down, Perks Up!

airplane-window-cloud-child-hand.jpgOver the last year, flying has become a pretty big headache, with oil prices driving up airfares and airlines getting more stingy (with food, baggage allowances). But there seems to be hope on the horizon: A New York Times article this week reveals that airlines are actually adding perks to their frequent-flier programs and making it easier to redeem miles. And according to a study by Bing, Thanksgiving airfares have dropped 22 percent, and Christmas and New Year's airfares are down 18 percent from 2008. Check Bing's website for tips on getting the best deals--it suggests, for example, waiting to book flights until early October, when even more significant price drops are predicted.

Photo from jetwithkids.com



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