For a limited time, you can save $70 on future Southwest Airlines flights.

Costco is currently offering extra savings on an already great deal for Southwest Airlines. Costco members can save an additional $20 on top of the $50.01 in savings they already receive when purchasing a $500 Southwest gift card through Costco for $429.99.

This sale is only good until Dec. 2 (while supplies last).

Deal basics

Airline: Southwest Airlines
How to book: Purchase the e-gift card through Costco
How to redeem: Redeem online, at a ticket counter or by calling 1-800-I-FLY-SWA
Travel dates: N/A
Book by: While supplies last through Dec. 2

Costco users can purchase a $500 Southwest Airlines e-gift card for $429.99, resulting in $70.01 in savings. You can use gift cards to book Southwest travel online, in person or by phone. The gift cards do not expire, but they are restricted to five per membership in one transaction. Also, they are not refundable.

Maximize your purchase

If you buy a gift card, consider using the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card for 2% cash back on wholesale club spending (on up to $2,500 spent on combined purchases every quarter, then 1%). Or use the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi (see rates and fees) for 2% cash back on purchases from Costco and Costco.com.

Bottom line

You can purchase $500 Southwest gift cards for $429.99 while supplies last. This is an opportunity to save $70.01 on Southwest flights — and potentially earn bonus points by using the right credit card.

Act fast, as these prices are only good until Dec. 2. Quantities are limited.

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We found a number of round-trip fares under $400 to great destinations including Barcelona, Copenhagen, Madrid, Dublin and Paris. The travel window for this sale is January through May of next year. Keep in mind that the discounted fares are not available from April 7-22. 

The fares in this sale all include layovers. You also get a free carry-on bag (up to 22 pounds) and a personal item. Checked luggage will cost you around $91 each way.

Related: A review of the Danish landmark hotel Villa Copenhagen

Deal basics

Airline: TAP Air Portugal

Routes: From Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., to various cities across Europe

How to book: Directly with the airline

Travel dates: From Jan. 14-April 6, 2025, and April 23-May 15, 2025

Book by: As soon as possible

Restrictions: Check specific destinations for travel restrictions

Sample flights

Destinations in this sale include:

• Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
• Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
• Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
• Dublin Airport (DUB)
• Lisbon Airport (LIS)
• Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)
• Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
• Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)
• Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Tip: The home page for TAP’s sale lists the discounted fares by destination city, so you can get a head start on booking travel there.

You can fly from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to MAD in late March for $359 round-trip. This includes a layover in Lisbon. Even better, if you’re part of the airline’s TAP Miles&Go rewards program, you can use miles to save even more on the sale fares. This itinerary below is $359, but it can be booked for just $335 round-trip using 200 miles plus cash.

You can fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to BCN in the spring for the same $359 fare. Again, 200 miles will save you an additional $24 off the ticket price.

Most of the sub-$400 fares are for flights to Spain, but we found itineraries from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to ORY for $360 round-trip, including the Miles&Go promo discount.

If you live in Northern California, you can jet from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to MXP in March for just $429 round-trip.

According to Google Flights data, that’s a significant markdown from what that itinerary typically costs.

We also found good discounts on flights from Chicago to Rome. In late February, you can fly from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to FCO for $404 round-trip.

Related: A review of Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria hotel: Resort life in the Eternal City

Maximize your purchase

When you book this deal or any flights, always be sure to use a credit card that gets you bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
• American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on travel

Bottom line

TAP has especially good availability for travel in the spring, especially to Spain. Dig around and see which itinerary works best for your schedule. The sale ends Dec. 4, but the lowest fares will most likely be gone well before then. Don’t wait too long before you book your flight.

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All-business-class airline La Compagnie is back with its “Blue Friday” promotion, offering discounted round-trip flights from New York City to Paris; Nice, France; and Milan starting at $2,200.

Flights are on sale Thursday through Monday for travel through April 30, 2025. There’s availability over Christmas and New Year’s, among other peak travel periods.

Deal basics

Airline: La Compagnie
Routes: From New York City to Paris and Nice, France, and Milan
How to book: Online through La Compagnie
Travel dates: Thursday to April 30, 2025; some blackout dates apply, and fares are subject to availability
Booking window: Thursday to Monday

Sample flights

The following flights were priced as listed at the time of publication. We cannot guarantee the below round-trip flights will be available when you book:

• Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), starting at $2,200
• EWR to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), starting at $2,200
• EWR to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE), starting at $2,200

One-way La Compagnie flights normally start at $1,600, so this promo is an opportunity to save up to $1,000 on its lowest fare type.

For this sale, the cheapest flights will be for the airline’s Promo fare type, which includes two checked bags, lounge access and free changes. The same conditions apply to both Smart and Flex fares, except that Promo fares are nonrefundable while Smart fares are refundable for a $600 fee. Flex fares are fully refundable and include access to the Extime Lounge at Orly.

La Compagnie is an all-business-class airline with 76 full-flat seats in a 2-2 configuration on its aircraft. Travelers can expect free Wi-Fi, amenity kits with Caudalie skincare products, seasonal menus curated by acclaimed chefs, and a selection of organic wines and Champagne.

Maximize your purchase

If you book this deal, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
• American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year (then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare

Bottom line

Round-trip, business-class flights are available for travel through April, thanks to La Compagnie’s annual “Blue Friday” sale.

If you’ve never flown the airline or are hoping to fly business class to Paris, Nice or Milan, this is your sign to do so.

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We have good news for anyone champing at the bit for Black Friday deals: You don’t have to wait until the day after Thanksgiving to save big bucks on luggage. Popular luggage brand Away is kicking off its Cyber Week sale early, with savings from Nov. 18 through Dec. 2.

Related: Away soft-sided luggage review: Easy glide and space to overpack

And it’s not just a few items that are on sale: Away is offering a 25% discount on every single item it sells.

It is rare for Away to offer such a large discount on its popular bags and travel accessories, so now is the perfect time to shop for holiday gifts or upgrade your own luggage collection.

This Cyber Week sale on Away bags includes a 25% discount on all Away suitcases and accessories, including the brand’s newest lines like the super shimmery (and, dare we say, festive) Cosmic Collection.

Related: Review of updated Away The Bigger Carry-On: Same great bag, revamped features

Away Cyber Week sale

Away is marketing this sale as its biggest ever. It includes all the classics, plus limited-edition colors and must-have accessories like packing cubes and toiletry bags.

Away also offers stocking stuffers like a passport wallet and a card case that your travel-addicted friends and family will love to find waiting for them in their stockings.

Even the viral Mini Crossbody — a durable crossbody bag made from the same signature polycarbonate hardshell used to craft Away luggage — is on sale.

Here are some prices for a few popular items in the Away Black Friday sale.

• The Softside Medium: Prices start at $221 (regularly $295 and up).
• The Carry-On: Prices start at $243 (regularly $325 and up).
• The Bigger Carry-On: Prices start at $258 (regularly $345 and up).
• The Large: Prices start at $281 (regularly $375 and up).

If you make a purchase, you can also start your order via Rakuten to get some extra cash back in your pocket. At the time of writing, Rakuten is offering 2% cash back on purchases made through Away’s online store.

Away has never before offered 25% off everything it sells, so if you’ve been planning to make an Away purchase, now is a great time to buy.

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