A quiet week because of the festive season, with not many deals and deals announced. However, Southwest Airlines is offering a post-Christmas sale with tickets starting as low as $49 for one-way travel. New services include the first commercial service to come to Somerset, Kentucky, while a couple of airports are making some changes.
Airline Sales and Deals
Southwest’s cheap flights starting at $49
Southwest Airlines is offering sale fares for travel between U.S. destinations. Sample prices include flights from Denver to Salt Lake City for $49.
New Service
First commercial flight at Somerset, Ky
The first commercial flight at Somerset in Kentucky took place last weekend. Lake Cumberland Regional Airport’s first commercial service departed last Saturday, December 27 2008.
Continental to Launch Cleveland to London Flight Service
Continental Airlines will start seasonal Cleveland flights to London’s Heathrow Airport. The new London flights will start May 2, 2009 and operate through Sept. 26.
Delta adds flights for Masters Week
Delta Air Lines is adding extra flights between select U.S. destinations for Masters Week next year. The carrier will add up to 7,000 extra seats on services between Augusta, where the tournament will be held, and Atlanta, New York LaGuardia and New York JFK.
This week’s airport news…
New terminal connector at Philadelphia airport
Philadelphia International Airport has opened a new terminal connector that is aimed at reducing waiting times for travelers.
Lane closure at LAX
Passengers going to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are being advised to allow additional time to reach the airport as a result of a lane closure.
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