Two Can Fly for Less

An opportunity for air bargains often occurs when an airline starts promoting a hub.

For instance, Delta Air Lines has a new “companion fare” program supporting its Cincinnati hub. If you buy any fare except first-class to or from Cincinnati, including promotional fares, you can get a companion fare allowing the other person to fly for $50 one way and $100 round trip.

You can fly Los Angeles-Cincinnati-Boston on a round-trip basis for $258 and get a second round-trip ticket for $100.

Both passengers have to travel together on all segments. The companion fares apply until Feb. 5. Cincinnati-Atlanta flights are excluded from this program. Eastern cities included are New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington, etc.

You have to take care of reservations and ticketing at least three days before departure, plus whatever conditions go with your particular ticket.

Contact travel agents or Delta at (800) 221-1212.

If you plan to be in Toronto, Canada, during the winter, look into a “Doubling Your Pleasure” promotion that offers a 50% discount on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights at 31 hotels in the Toronto area.

With your hotel discount, you also get coupon booklets at check-in with discounts ranging from 10% to 50% off at 61 sightseeing/historical attractions, stores, restaurants, performing arts companies, etc. Ask for the hotel discount at the time of booking.

This promotion runs through the end of February. One U.S. dollar is worth $1.35 Canadian, which can help shopping forays and other expenditures.

More information on participating hotels is available from travel agents or Toronto Visitor Information, Eaton Centre, 220 Younge St., Toronto, Canada M5B 2H1, phone (416) 979-3133.