July 9, 2009 Fly Buys: Airt ravel without sky-high prices

(NECN) - In this tough economy, many people are putting off travel because it can cost too much.

But it does not need to be expensive, especially if you have the luxury of being spontaneous and take advantage of those last minute buys.

MANCHESTER OR PROVIDENCE TO CHICAGO

• $178 (before taxes and fees) round-trip
• Southwest
• Valid for travel August 17 through October 28.
• Book by August 16
• www.southwest.com

BOSTON TO DALLAS/FT. WORTH

• $168 (before taxes and fees) round-trip
• AirTran
• Valid for travel through November 11
• Book by July 9
• www.airtran.com

BOSTON TO DENVER

• $298 (before taxes and fees) round-trip
• United
• Depart July 10 after 7:00 p.m. or anytime July 11; return July 13 or 14
• Book by July 10
• www.smartertravel.com

BOSTON TO TAMPA

• $208 (before taxes and fees) round-trip
• JetBlue
• Valid for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 31
• Tickets must be purchased ten days in advance.
• www.jetblue.com

BOSTON

• $432 (before taxes and fees) round-trip
• Lufthansa
• Depart August 17 through October 25; return August 23 through November 24
• Book by July 14
• www.lufthansa.com

NEWPORT, RI

• Save 15 percent any one-night stay or 25 percent on any two-night midweek stay through July 31
• Almondy Inn in Newport, Ri
• Rates start at $255 per night
• www.almondyinn.com