Travel Tips and Deals for Maritimers

It’s now September but there is still time to plan a nice trip somewhere this Autumn. The airfares to Europe this year are the lowest I have seen since I started paying attention several years ago. If you’re contemplating a trip across the pond this is a great time to go. Here are a few examples of fares currently available for travel in the next couple of months. Some are available on later dates as well. If you’ve got time to visit more than one location take a look at open-jaw fares. [Read more…]

Air Canada has dropped the fare to New York’s LaGuardia airport from everywhere in the Maritimes from now into December. Air Canada’s Special Offers page says this is the last day for booking the sale fare. The lowest I found was from Fredericton to New York (LGA) at $307 on some dates but there are many in the $320-$340 range. I see there are similar low fares on WestJet, and on Porter from Moncton and Halifax to Newark. All have connections. The non-stop on United from Halifax to Newark has not matched. The Delta flight to JFK that ends October 1st hasn’t either. But a cheap airfare to New York is just one piece of the puzzle. You also need reasonably priced accommodation and Autumn is a popular time in NYC. However, if you choose your dates carefully, it’s still possible to get a deal. Here’s an example.  [Read more…]

We’re still in the middle of 2016 but it’s not too early to be on the lookout for good deals for next year. There are various opinions about when is the best time to book airfare. However, the best time is simply when you see a great price. If you’re planning on taking a trip next year but you’re not ready to book flights, it’s wise to start monitoring fares now so you can recognize a drop when it happens. Here are a few good sample 2017 fares I have come across recently. (Note – many of these are available on various dates in 2016 as well).  [Read more…]