OFF-SEASON IS A GOOD TIME TO SEEK INTERNATIONAL AIR-FARE BARGAINS

From: The Boston Globe | Date: February 25, 1990| Author: William A. Davis, Globe Staff | Copyright information

Midwinter, the low season for travel from the United States to most international destinations, is a good time to look for air-fare deals. The off-season offers particularly good hunting for bargain seekers planning to visit Europe in spring -- just before the high season begins -- as increasing numbers of Americans are doing.

Air fares to most Western European destinations in winter are roughly half what they are in summer, and tickets bought at current low rates are often valid...