By Terrie Berry
When planning a trip to Italy, the first concern is what the cost of airfare is going to be. While airfare has declined in recent months, international flights, of course, are going to cost more since more fuel, time and energy are used. Those traveling inside
Europe will have the best rates. However, shopping around does help a great deal in finding the least expensive flights. Round-trip fare from
New York,
Los Angeles and
Dallas all offer reasonable prices.
American Airlines
American Airlines offers flights from JFK Airport in New York to Rome Italy for a modest fare. The key to finding the least expensive fares is to travel during off-season, such as January through April. What makes the American Airlines economy flight to Italy attractive it is nonstop and costs the same as--and in some instances less than--those with connecting flights. The flights to Italy offer snacks, drinks and brunch, depending upon the time the aircraft is in flight.
American Airlines
4333 Amon Carter Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155
(800) 433-7300
aa.com
Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines is a part of Delta Airlines, which together make up the largest airline company in the world. Together they have 16.000 daily flights, and more than 170 million passengers fly Delta each year. Just like American Airlines, the cheapest flights are available from January through April. The flights on Northwest do have a connecting flight, normally in Paris, but it is under two hours between flights. On the return flight, there is normally a connecting flight as well. Depending on the time of day of the flight, Northwest will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks.
Delta Air Lines Inc.
1030 Delta Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30320
(800) 225-2525
delta.com
Ryanair
Ryanair has been in service since 1985 and was set up by the Ryan family with a tiny staff of 25--its first aircraft was a 15-seat Bandeirante that operated daily and managed to fly 5,000 passengers in its first year in operation. Today, Ryanair carries 42.5 million passengers each year due to its low fares and great customer service. Just like with other airlines, off-season offers the cheapest airfares. It serves snacks or meals, depending on the time of day the flight is scheduled.
Ryanair Customer Standards
Corporate Head Office
Dublin Airport
Co Dublin
Ireland
(0871) 246-0000
ryanair.com/en
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About the Author:
Terrie Berry, has a background in IT/management and has been writing since 1985. Berry writes for eHow.com, Trails.com, and for private clients. She holds a Bachelor of Science in occupational education from Wayland Baptist University and an Master of Business Administration from Baker College.
