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If you are planning a trip to Italy but still waiting for better fares, a promotion just started today and goes like this:
"Hurry. This price will be gone before you can say arrivederci! Purchase by February 4th!
From $299 ROUNDTRIP*
Check out our three-day sale to any Alitalia destination in Italy. Our low fare is only available for a limited time. To take advantage of this sale fare you must purchase your ticket by February 4, 2004 for departures between February 2 and February 28, 2004. Click HERE to book online or call 800.223.5730.
* Roundtrip economy class airfare valid for departures from Boston, Chicago, Miami, JFK or Newark beginning Feb.2, 2004 through Feb.28, 2004 only on Alitalia (AZ) coded transatlantic flights to Italy. A Saturday night stay is required and the maximum stay is 21 days. Tickets must be purchased within 72 hours of making the reservation and no later than Wednesday, Feb.4,2004. Fares do not include per person government-imposed taxes of up to $82, Passenger Facility Charges of up to $4.50 and the September 11th security fee of up to $10. Stopovers are not permitted. Tickets are not refundable. Other restrictions may apply. Seats are limited and fares are subject to change without notice.
Posts: 1831 | Location: New York, New York | Registered: 21 December 2002
Rar, I went on expedia yesterday out of curiosity to see if there were Left Coast deals currently; I don't know which airlines, because you have to go farther into the site than I wanted to, but there seem to be offers (for traveling soon) from LA-Rome for between $500-$600. Given the extra 4-1/2 hours in the air, it didn't seem a terrible price.
Posts: 2054 | Location: Suburban Philadelphia | Registered: 08 July 2002
LAX from my house is a 7 hour car trip I fly out of San Francisco.. typically the prices for spring are $600 and summer $900-1000. Much better for us to just fly to London and Ryanair/Easyjet to the destination.
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