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I'll Fly Away

The start of spring break is just about a month away--leaving plenty of time for student travelers to take advantage of the deep discounts many air carriers are currently offering.

To get the full savings, be prepared to do your homework and plan in advance. Many airlines require a 21-day advance purchase of tickets and may even require you to book tickets online in order to get the full savings.

Escape to New York

Delta Shuttle:

$55, one-way

Boston to New York-LaGuardia

Boston to Washington-Reagan

Special instructions: Must purchase tickets three days before travel. Tickets are valid all day Saturday and until 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Website:

www.delta-air.com/

prog_serv/delta_shuttle/

Head for the Border

Southwest Airlines:

$99, one-way

Providence to Houston-Hobby

Special Instructions: Purchase tickets by tonight at midnight. Special fare is available through Southwest's Click 'n Save Internet Specials program. Tickets must be purchased with a credit card through the company website.

Website: www.southwest.com/hotfares/hotfares.html

See the Falls

Shuttle America

$59, one way

Boston-Hanscom Field (Bedford, Mass.) to Buffalo-Niagra Falls

Special Instructions: Special fare requires 21-day advanced purchase.

Website: www.shuttleamerica.com/

British Adventure

British Airways

$429, roundtrip, including three nights hotel stay

Boston to London-Heathrow

Special Instructions: Tickets must be purchased by March 1.

Website:

www.british-airways.com/

holidays2000/

Go West!

US Airways

$283, roundtrip

Boston to Denver

Special Instructions: Must purchase tickets by tomorrow, using US Airway's online booking system, Personal TravelWorks.

Website: www.usairways.com/booking/ptw_interim.html

Explore Europe

Iceland Air

$298, roundtrip

Boston to Iceland

$268, roundtrip

Boston to Paris

Special Instructions: Iceland tickets must be purchased by February 29. Paris tickets must be purchased by March 18.

Website: www.icelandair.com