Good airfare to Reykjavik non-stop from Halifax. Folks there are probably still basking in soccer glory. Flights are on certain Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays till late September when it changes to Mondays and Thursdays. Last flight back to Halifax is Oct 17. Example summer dates: Aug. 4-11, 11-16, 20-25. Sale ends July 11.
Moncton to Toronto $189 Again
This crazy WestJet fare has appeared once more. $93-$95 one-way on Mondays and Fridays starting Sept. 9 and latest return is Oct. 21. Know anyone in Toronto who wants to come home for Thanksgiving? Or vice versa? There are currently seats available Fri. Oct. 7 – Mon. Oct. 10 for both directions.
Budget Tips for London
If you take a look at the Daily Currency Converter, you’ll see that one British pound will cost you $1.68 Canadian today. Back on June 23 it was $1.89. You’re probably aware of what happened on June 23. Who knows where it will go from here, but if you’re looking to go to London in the relative near future, your budget will stretch a wee bit further now. And here are couple of tips one might find useful. [Read more…]
Aeroplan Market Fares
If you’ve done much searching on the Aeroplan website, you’ve likely noticed a tab called “Market Fares” where the miles required are usually a lot more than the regular “Fixed Mileage” amount. But occasionally the market fare amount is lower than the fixed mileage. At the moment it appears there may be some good deals from Maritime airports using the market fare option. [Read more…]
Good Airfare Halifax to the USA
As I mentioned in the Blue Jays post, airfares to lots of American cities from Halifax seem lower than they’ve been in the past. You’ve got the exchange rate to consider once you’re on the ground, but if you can find a great deal on accommodation or use points, a budget trip is still a possibility. [Read more…]
Fares for Sports Fans (Blue Jays)
If you live in the Maritimes, all Blue Jays games are away games. I’m not a big sports fan myself but I know how devoted some people are to their chosen teams. So, I thought I’d see what’s available (as of today) to Blue Jays games considering the cost of the flight, hotel and availability of baseball tickets. [Read more…]
Budget Tips for Washington, D.C.
If you like museums, then you’ll probably like Washington. The many Smithsonian museums are excellent and free and open every day of the year except Christmas. In addition to the museums, I’ve enjoyed visiting Ford’s Theatre, the National Archives, the Memorials on the National Mall and Arlington National Cemetery. The sightseeing is easy and inexpensive so I thought I’d pass along a few tips on getting there and staying there. [Read more…]
Halifax – Tokyo American Airlines $760
Update July 4 – these fares are still around on select dates – earliest departure now appears to be August 29.
Great fare to Japan on a few dates this Autumn. Flight has 2 connections each way. It seems to be available on weekdays only. Earliest departure appears to be Sept. 29. For example, Thurs. Oct. 6 – Mon. Oct. 17. $760, connecting in Philadelphia and Chicago on the way over and Dallas and Philadelphia on the return.
Halifax – Germany in July on Condor $570+
If you’re looking for a cheap flight to Europe this month and can go Friday to Friday, there are some great fares on Condor to Germany. Included in economy fares are 1 checked bag up 23 kg and 1 carry-on up to 6 kg along with an inflight meal. Munich is also convenient if you’d like to explore the Salzburg, Austria area. [Read more…]
Doors Open Events
I recently took a points and miles trip to Ottawa. My flight was on Air Miles and my hotel was on IHG points. My next challenge was finding free or cheap sightseeing options. I then discovered that Doors Open Ottawa was coming up. It turned out to be a terrific experience. If you’re looking for an interesting getaway next June 3-4, 2017, I highly recommend it. [Read more…]