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Plenty of New Routes from Frontier, Wizz Air, and Everyone in Between

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Frontier:
We’re not sure if the warm cookies will be able to make it all the way there, but Frontier Airlines is launching new service to Liberia, Costa Rica this winter. Flights will start on February 13, and the final destination provides decent access to the resorts on the country’s western coast. The flights will come and go once a week from Denver. With plenty of options to other cities from Denver, this is a solid option to visit one of the world’s newest surf and sun hotspots.

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It's Taco Time! Virgin America Brings a Fare Sale and Taco Trucks to the West Coast Today

It's been a solid two months since Virgin America announced they'd be heading south for the winter—to Cancun and Cabo San Lucas from LAX and SFO—but until now we didn't know when exactly. Today, the low-cost airline announces that non-stop flights between San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD) begin December 16, 2010; between Los Angeles (LAX) and Cancun (CUN) on January 19, 2011; and finally, between SFO and CUN on January 20, 2011. Looks like VX-loving LA folk will be stuck in Cali over Christmas, but SFO can at least head to Los Cabos.

To celebrate that they've finally got some dates for their first south-of-the-border routes, Virgin America is having a 3-day fare sale on their site HERE. Fares for the new Mexico routes start at $129 each way, but the sale includes coast-to-coast options for $109 each way and some smaller west coast hops from $39 each way. But wait...there's more!

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Southwest Goest Northeast with New 2011 Routes from Newark

It was only a year plus two months ago that Southwest Airlines first rolled into one of the big three New York City Airports, buying 14 slots for flights at LaGuardia Airport from bankrupt ATA Airlines (RIP). But now, the low-coast airline is bracing for a huge landing at Newark Liberty International via a nice little agreement with Continental to take over 36 of their slots at their busy airport for about 18 daily flights.

Southwest plans to bring their red-bellied planes into EWR as soon as March 2011, and although no route decisions have been made, we think it's safe to say that there'll be a Texas city in there, probably a Florida one and here's hoping Chicago-Midway as well. But hey, we wouldn't be opposed to some unique routes either. And yes, even though Southwest plays with the big boys at Newark, the airline will bring its low fares along for the ride.

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Iceland Express and Delta Top Our List of Many New Routes

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Delta:
Cancun is on Delta’s radar more than ever this winter as they’re adding a couple of new route options. The airline is starting up Saturday nonstop service from San Antonio beginning on February 19. They’re also starting up similar nonstop service from Tampa to Cancun just in time for winter with Saturday flights and the same February 19 planned launch date. Just make sure to visit before the spring break crowds take over.

· Allegiant Air:
It doesn’t have the nightlife of Fargo, but Minot, North Dakota is getting some new routes thanks to Allegiant Air. The cheapo carrier is adding twice-weekly flights between the city and Las Vegas this fall. Things should start up on October 22, and the one-way fares will start at just $70. There’s already options from Grand Forks and Fargo, so North Dakota seems to be covered when it comes to getting to Sin City for less.

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Iceland Express Will Get You from NYC to Europe for $399 Total

Believe it or not, it's already been since the beginning of June that low-cost airline Iceland Express began flying between Newark-Liberty International and Iceland's Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport. The route has done well for them and they're extending the seasonal service through the end of October, as well as throwing in a totally new route—Orlando to Reykjavik—specially for the month of October, but we're guessing it'll return for summer 2011. The Orlando flights begin October 2 and end October 26, chiefly for Icelanders to get a last bit of sun.

If you're looking to squeeze in a last taste of Europe in summer, the airline is also throwing a huge sale on flights from New York to their European mainland destinations. For $399, taxes included, you can get from NYC to Copenhagen (we found $399 for a Sept 6 departure, Sept 13 return), London-Gatwick ($399 for Sept 2 departure, Sept 6 return), and Luxembourg (Sept 1 departure, Sept 9 return). Surf around for more dates, but remember not to try later than October since the airline will leave NYC for the winter.

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New Routes and New Options for Fall from US Airways, Air Canada, and More

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Air Canada:
Airlines seem to be pretty eager to land even closer to Tokyo, as this year has brought several new flights into the city’s Haneda Airport. Now Air Canada is getting access to the more convenient airport, as they’re beginning service from Vancouver to Tokyo-Haneda. It will be once a day starting at the end of January, and the flights will go with Boeing 767-300ER jets. A quick look at our guide to in-flight entertainment reveals that the odds for a little seatback television is pretty good, so you won’t get too bored on this long-haul trip.

· US Airways:
If you’re looking to escape the Big Apple with the goal of visiting the country’s most popular national park, US Airways is now here to help you out. They’re starting up twice daily nonstop service from Asheville, North Carolina to New York-LaGuardia Airport, so you can visit Biltmore and Great Smoky Mountains National Park without a connection. Sure it’s not the most exciting global destination, but the Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall is a great alternative to aimlessly driving your Zipcar around New England.

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'Fly Guam' Airline Set to Take to the Skies Later This Year

Visiting Guam might get a lot easier, just as long as you’re not trying to get there from the nifty fifty. The island territory of the United States is getting its very own airline, as Fly Guam is set to take to the skies later this year.

Freedom Air and World Aviation Incorporated are teaming up to offer flights on the new airline from several locations in and around Asia. Just like an old fashioned airline, they’re even looking to have an in-flight magazine as well as in-flight meals. We’re guessing from the emphasis on in-flight service that this is not a low-cost carrier, so don’t hold you breathe for crazy cheap fares.

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New Routes Will Take You Everywhere from Des Moines to Reykjavik

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Delta:
Move over Iceland Express, as there’s a new route that will whisk passengers to and from Reykjavik from the New York City area. Their fares might not be as cheap, but Delta is starting service between JFK airport and Reykjavik starting on June 1, 2011. We realize it’s a little early to start celebrating this new option, but it’s the first US carrier to serve this route so it’s kind of a big deal. Hopefully this will create a little bit of a price ware with Icelandair, and allow travelers to visit the Blue Lagoon for a lot less than it cost in 2010.

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Virgin America Announces Flights to Dallas Beginning in December

Now that Virgin America has forty more Airbus planes on order, the new route news is coming hot and fast. Although Chicago still remains that thing in a dream that's just within reach but just out of it, other cities will happily welcome Virgin's red tails in the time being.

Today, at a business travel conference in Houston, Sir Richard Branson dropped the bomb that Virgin America's next destination will be Dallas, Texas. This is the airline's twelfth destination, and they'll start flying to the Lonestar State sooner rather than later, possibly even earlier than their already-announced Cancun and Cabo San Lucas routes. Twice-daily flights from LAX to DFW begin December 1, 2010 and SFO to LAX begins December 6, 2010.

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Nerd Birds and Bulgaria Make Our List of New Airline Routes

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Southwest Airlines:
The biggest new route news of the week is from Southwest Airlines. They are launching new flights between Phoenix and Ft. Lauderdale, but don’t worry, there’s also something a little more exciting than that. Twice daily roundtrips between San Jose and Austin start up on November 7, which means it’s time to welcome the country’s newest “nerd bird” just in time for the holidays. There’s also new nonstop service between St. Louis and Seattle as well as between Baltimore and Los Angeles. However, we just can’t get enough of new nerd bird service.

· Alaska Airlines:
If you don’t want to test out the new tech-friendly flight linking San Jose with Austin, but you still want to get the hell out of Silicon Valley, there’s an option on Alaska Airlines. The airline is beginning nonstop service to Cabo San Lucas on November 20, so we’re thinking 2010 might be a good year to skip the turkey in favor of some tacos. The flight will run on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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Washington, London and Cork Rake in the New Routes

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Turkish Airlines:
It’s a little bit easier to get to Istanbul now because Turkish Airlines is adding nonstop flights from Washington, DC and Los Angeles. These routes from Obama’s backyard will begin on November 7, and the LAX routes will start up in March of 2011. The flights won’t operate every day, but pretty close—five times a week from DC and four times per week from LA.

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New Route News from British Airways, Lufthansa and More

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· British Airways:
We’ve always wanted to go to Sweden to see where Volvos and all that Ikea furniture comes from, and now it’s a little bit easier thanks to British Airways. The airline has announced plans to serve Gothenburg, and they put the tickets up for sale earlier this week. Things will get underway on November 28, and the flights will operate twice per day. Of course the flights will come and go from London-Heathrow’s Terminal 5, so be sure to stick to carryon luggage only.

· Tiger Airways:
If Taipei is on your travel bucket list, Tiger Airways is hoping to help you get there and to save you some cash doing so. The airline plans to start flying Singapore-Taipei on January 11, and it'll be the airline’s sixth destination to the greater China area. The new route will set you back about $60 each way through March, but will probably climb a little bit after that. The airline is also increasing their flight frequency to Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, and Shenzhen. All the flights will head out from Singapore.

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