New York is Top Destination for LowFares.com Online Shoppers Searching for Labor Day Weekend Airline Tickets

Business Wire, August 27, 2008

--Las Vegas Moves to Number 2 Spot--

LOS ANGELES -- As summer winds down, savvy travelers shopping for Labor Day travel bargains are making New York their top destination, according to LowFares.com[TM], a leading travel comparison search site for airline tickets, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. For six of the past seven weeks, Las Vegas led as the favorite destination, but New York took the top spot in the most recent data.

LowFares further reported that customer searches and purchases have increased substantially as the popular holiday weekend approaches. The number of searches for Labor Day travel increased dramatically in recent weeks, growing by 27% percent week over week.

Search patterns reveal that travelers from the southwestern United States are staying close to home, while those in the northeast are venturing out for their end-of-summer trips. Las Vegas, Orlando, and Los Angeles are among the top destinations.

LowFares, a comparison site that enables online shoppers to search multiple travel partners simultaneously, is becoming increasingly popular with online travelers. The ability to make quick, side-by-side comparisons for rates from leading travel websites adds value to the shopping experience.

"Based on the number of searches for Labor Day weekend travel, it's clear that people still want to escape and have fun, but do so in a budget-minded way," said Greg Samson, General Manager of LowFares. "Both airlines and hotels are offering discounted travel options for this holiday weekend and it appears that travelers are interested in these alternatives. New York, in particular, has experienced above average increases in hotel rates this year, but travelers may also be enjoying various travel incentives offered in this market for the holiday weekend."

Samson noted, "Travelers continue to be diligent when shopping for airline tickets despite the fact that oil prices are moderating and some airlines are conducting fare sales. Booking early is still a smart decision because the number of flights to a destination is being systemically reduced. Airline fees add to costs, so buying smart is the best defense. Combining air and hotel is another way to save."

Labor Day weekend searches were tracked for a period of eight weeks.

About LowFares.com[TM]

LowFares.com, an Oversee.net company, is the leader in finding cheap flights, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. With more than 2 million unique visitors a month, LowFares.com offers an online experience that allows travelers to search multiple travel destinations simultaneously. For more information, visit http://www.lowfares.com.

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