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Airlines cutting their fares in post holiday fashion

December 27, 2006

Just as any of our debt free article readers may have already understood about post holiday spending, airfares are being slashed - at least for the time being after the New Year. Why not cut costs? It is not the busiest time for travel since everyone is heading back home after the Holidays right? So, following in the usual steps for post holiday travel enticement, United Airlines (UAL) has created its after the holidays fare slashing. During the slow travel period of the year, the airline is gunning fo ryour business by cutting its airline tickets to many of its destinations. Because of UAL’s price discounting, many other air carriers are following right behind to compete. So, if you have any extra money from your debt free savings funds and you have somewhere to go, do it during this period.

When we looked into the fares at UAL, we noticed some one way fares that are bought before January 7th (as part of a  round trip service taken before March 7th), were as low as under $110. In fact, if you live in Washington DC and have business or leisure needs in the Chicago area – you can get there for under $50. We are seeing this as one of our best fares in many years fro this route and our debt free news hounds out there should take advantage if they can.

These new low airfares were released yesterday afternoon by United. By this afternoon, we see that American Airlines is following suit with its own airfare cuts. Consumers have to like this type of competition. Also cutting airfares today is Northwest Airlines, Delta, and US Airways to name a few.

Now, if you have been a air traveler many times in the past years, you know that this is a typical time for air travel to be very inexpensive – so why not use this knowledge to plan your next vacation in true debt free fashion. Think of the ways you can save by taking advantage of this fo next year if you can. Since we have seen this happen year after year right after the holidays, consider taking your holiday after the holiday season is over.

While it is not the easiest to take the kids out of school, you can be creative by planning way ahead for this type of situation. The savings are worth it. Hotel prices are low as well for this time of year – right after the holidays with the exception of winter getaway climates.

Off peak travel saves you hundreds of dollars since the competition for your business is fierce. You just have to prepare ahead of time and take advantage of the prices as soon as they are cut.

In most cases, these tickets must be be bought 2 weeks ahead of your travel time. There are other restrictions such as 2-3 day stay requirements so be aware.

Also, many airlines make up for this off season slashing of airfares by hiking up their one way ticket prices a bit. Typically the one way fares are not hugely increased but they are. Look into it and save the debt free way.

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