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Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit Airlines launch seasonal fare sales this week

A weekly roundup of air travel and airport news for Seattle

By Lori A May, Special to the Seattle P I

Directional sign at Seattle Tacoma International Airport pointing travelers to the ticketing and gates.

Directional sign at Seattle Tacoma International Airport pointing travelers to the ticketing and gates.

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It’s been a rough holiday for airline travelers with thousands of flight cancelations over the weekend and more continuing into this week.

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Delays and cancelations are occurring in part due to severe weather conditions and in part due to airline crew testing positive for COVID-19. 

Yet for those looking ahead to save on leisure travel these next few months, there is good news with several fare deals this week from Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian and Spirit.

Keep reading to discover the latest airline news for Seattle and beyond.

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High angle view of laptop with credit cards on table

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Costco deals on airline gift cards

While supplies last, Costco.com is offering savings on airline gift cards from Alaska, Hawaiian and Southwest. Gift card redemption codes are usually emailed within 24 hours and have no expiration date.

Shoppers must be Costco members to save on Alaska Airlines with $500 gift certificates offered at $449.99, while Hawaiian and Southwest gift certificates are available to members and non-members alike. Hawaiian gift cards for $500 are offered at $439.99, while Southwest’s $500 gift cards are offered at $449.99.

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Alaska Airlines winter fare sale

Now through Jan. 11, save on airfare with Alaska Airlines for flights flown through March 9, 2022.

Current one-way deals with Alaska Airlines include Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO) starting at $69, Seattle to Los Angeles (LAX) from $79, Seattle to Anchorage (ANC) from $90, and Seattle to Nashville (BNA) from $99.

Not yet an Alaska Mileage Plan member? Join for free now and save $25 on your next flight.

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Delta Air Lines deals on January travel

Current Delta airfare deals to sunny destinations start at $167 roundtrip for Main Cabin.

Sample Seattle (SEA) fares include Tucson (TUS), San Jose (SJC) and Las Vegas (LAS) for $167 roundtrip, Seattle to Palm Springs (PSP) for $176 roundtrip, and Seattle to New Orleans (MSY) for $247 roundtrip.

A Hawaiian Airbus A330-200 at the gate at HNL: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu

A Hawaiian Airbus A330-200 at the gate at HNL: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu

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Hawaiian Airlines holiday flash sale

For a limited time, Hawaiian Airlines is running a flash sale for savings on January and February travel.

Deals include one-way fares between Seattle (SEA) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) or Kahului, Maui (OGG) starting at $169 for Main Cabin Basic fares and $199 for Main Cabin fares. Multi-tasking a trip from California? Fares from Los Angeles, Oakland and San Diego to Honolulu start at $99 each way.

Spirit Airlines savings up to 70%

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Save up to 70% off fares with promo code 70PCT during Spirit’s current fare sale, on now through 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 28. Savings applies to travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays between Jan 5–March 2.

Sample travel from Seattle includes one-way fares to Las Vegas (LAS) for $37.59, to Los Angeles (LAX) for $48.51 and to Orlando (MCO) from $76.38.

By Lori A May