Sherman's Travel

And another budget airline goes a little less budget: Allegiant Air is following in the legally messy footsteps of Spirit Airlines and will become the second U.S.-based carrier charging for carry-on bags, effective for all new reservations made from Wednesday, April 4 on. As with Spirit’s guidelines, you’ll still be allowed a free personal item, such as a purse or a laptop, which must fit under the seat in front of you. Also like Spirit, paying for your carry-on in advance can save you money. If you pay the carry-on fee at the airport, it’ll cost you $35, the same as the checked luggage charge. The prepaid fees for a carry-on range from $10-$30, which is slightly lower than the $14.99-$34.99 for prepaid checked luggage. The fees vary by airport, but you can check what you’ll be paying here.

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Fly Virgin America from as little as $39 each way and see why this budget airline has been receiving high marks from air travelers. Each aircraft boasts mood lighting, personal entertainment, WiFi, and comfy leather seats. The latest sale includes short haul flights like San Francisco to San Diego from $39, or longer jaunts like Los Angeles to New York from just $109. Travel is valid from December 3 through May 23 (holiday blackout dates apply), but you must book by December 8.

Sample fares (each way):
•    San Francisco–Las Vegas: $39
•    San Francisco–San Diego: $39
•    Los Angeles–Seattle: $69
•    Los Angeles–Washington: $109
•    Las Vegas–New York: $109
•    Los Angeles–New York: $109
•    And more!

For more information, visit www.virginamerica.com.

The Deal: This coming year will see low-cost carrier JetBlue traveling to many new and exotic locations. What makes this news even sweeter is the rock-bottom price tag and nonstop service that accompanies these new routes. Destinations include Bogota, Colombia (service starts January 29) and San José, Costa Rica (service starts March 26). This announcement marks JetBlue’s first venture into Central America, and expands its presence in South America. Read more