Travel Deal of the Day (July 29, 2010)

If you are looking for airfares between the US and Europe, the nataural tendency is to focus on airfares offered by US and European airlines. However, the best deals are often offered by carriers that operate connecting service between the US and Europe via a third country. Examples include Icelandair and Air Canada. Often, to gain traffic flying via their hubs, these carriers will offer extremely competitive prices, especially in business class. The best offers may be available only when checking these airlines' own websites - so be sure to go beyond just a single travel search engine when checking airfares. Be sure to think outside the box and check airfares with carriers that might not first come to mind - you may save a lot of money by being more flexible with your travel itinerary.