Traveling to Madrid, Spain is an exciting adventure, although it’s a long haul from America. On any airline, one can expect to be in the air for a good seven hours or more. In many cases, it takes 14 hours and several different stops to arrive at the final destination. Yet, if one is a diligent web surfer, he or she can find direct routes to Spain that cut out some of the unnecessary hassle. After all, the last thing one wants to think about on vacation is missing a connecting flight! Whether for business travel or pleasure, it helps to find the right flight.
US Airways is one airline that flies from the United States to Madrid, Spain. This company sends out over 3,200 flights each day and serves over 200 communities in Europe, North America, the Caribbean and Latin America. Passengers are allowed one carry-on bag weighing up to 40 pounds and one personal item like a laptop bag, purse or briefcase. A checked bag will cost $15 extra and any additional bags are $25. Round-trip airline tickets to and from New York City to Madrid in April will cost around $544, plus taxes and baggage fees and will take about 15 hours one way, stopping in Philadelphia and Washington-Dulles airport. To fly from Los Angeles, you’ll pay $714 for a 14-17 hour flight, stopping only in Philadelphia.
The Delta airline can fly to Madrid from New York City with one stop for 4.20 or non-stop for more. The shortest April flights take between 8 and 10 hours. Flights from Los Angeles range from about 4 – 4 and take around 14 hours. Baggage check is for the first extra bag and for the second bag. Many fliers find that Delta has a wide range of amenities, including movies and refreshments. Delta services 170 million passengers each year and takes passengers to 368 destinations in 66 countries.
The best time to look at airline itineraries for Madrid is in October or November, when fares are lowest. At www.iberia.com, travelers can save almost 0 by choosing non-peak dates. Generally speaking, travel tips websites advise vacationing anywhere just before or just after Thanksgiving, when few people are in the skies. Since all airlines are charging hefty baggage fees, it’s best to travel as light as possible. Travelers can also save money by booking through discount hotels and flight sites like www.expedia.com, www.travelocity.com or www.orbitz.com.
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