The Great EsSkate - Airfare Discounts

The organizers of GES have negotiated airfare discounts with a number of airlines. If enough people use these discount programs, there are even free tickets up for grabs!

Note: The airlines have some very specific restrictions & requirements written into their contracts, so please be sure to read their documents at the links provided, to make sure you are aware of everything.






AirTran Airways

AirTran has set up a discount program covering flights to Miami (MIA) or Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) airports for the Great EsSkate participants. Click here to read the program details.

The discount fare code number is: SFL021910 (THE GREAT ESSKATE)

The offer is valid for roundtrip travel beginning February 16th through February 24th. AirTran will discount the typical flight fares by 10% for persons booking under this discount program.

AirTran requires a minimum of ten (10) round trip fares to activate this discount program. To make sure that there are enough fares to qualify for this program, please contact the GES Travel Organizer indicating that you would like to book your travel with AirTran under this program.

Your email should be entitled "AirTran Discount Request" and should be sent to this address: travel@theGreatEsskate.com. Please include your email address, number of roundtrip fares required, departure airport, and dates of travel.

 

We will notify you via email when enough people have responded, allowing you to then book your travel directly with AirTran.

The GES cannot guarantee that all of the respondents will follow-through on their travel arrangements under this program, and so cannot guarantee the discount fare.

In addition, for every thirty (30) roundtrip flights completed, AirTran will donate one (1) free roundtrip ticket which the GES will raffle off to those of you who complete their travel using this discount program.

To qualify for this raffle please contact the GES Travel Organizer. Your email should be entitled "AirTran Raffle Entry" and should be sent to this address: travel@theGreateEsSkate. Make sure to include the ticket numbers for each fare so that we can enter them into the raffle, and so that we can contact you, if you are the winner.

American Airlines

AA has established a discount program covering Miami (MIA), Ft.Lauderdale (FLL), and Palm Beach (PBI) airports. Click here to read the program details.

The authorization code number is: A9620AH.

They will discount their normal fares by 5% for roundtrip travel beginning no earlier than Feb 12th, and returning by Feb 28th.

AA has also included a discount program for car rentals with Avis.

AA requires a minimum of ten (10) round trip fares to activate this discount program. To make sure that there are enough fares to qualify for this program, please contact the GES Travel Organizer indicating that you would like to book your travel with AA under this program.

Your email should be entitled "AA Discount Request" and should be sent to this address: travel@theGreatEsSkate.com. Please include your email address, number of roundtrip fares required, departure airport, and dates of travel.

 

We will notify you via email when enough people have responded, allowing you to then book your travel directly with AA.

The GES cannot guarantee that all of the respondents will follow-through on their travel arrangements under this program, and so cannot guarantee the discount fare.

To qualify for this raffle please contact the GES Travel Organizer. Your email should be entitled "AA Raffle Entry" and should be sent to this address: travel@theGreatEsSkate.com. Make sure to include the ticket numbers for each fare so that we can enter them into the raffle, and so that we can contact you if you are the winner.

In addition, AA has partnered with Avis car rentals to offer discounts with Avis when booking flights with the AA contract. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number that is assigned to this group to receive the best available rates from Avis is: AWD: G027999. The group discount number is designed to shop the best available rate, includes unlimited mileage and is available from seven days before to seven days after the event. Reservations should be made by calling Avis directly at (888) 754-8878 or by using the link provided below. Click here for the Avis Reservation Discount!

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JetBlue Airlines

JetBlue has a discount fare program covering the airports within their system flying into Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) or West Palm Beach (PBI) airports. Click here to read the program details.

Travel can be booked at the following link: www.jetblue.com/promo
The discount fare code number is: GREATESSKATE2010

JetBlue will discount their normal fares by 5% for roundtrip travel beginning no earlier than Feb 12th, and returning by Feb 28th.

 

In addition, JetBlue will provide one (1) travel voucher for every forty (40) roundtrip fares sold, which the GES will raffle off to those of you who complete their travel using this discount program.

To qualify for this raffle please contact the GES Travel Organizer. Your email should be entitled "JetBlue Raffle Entry" and should be sent to this address: travel@theGreateEsSkate.com. Make sure to include the ticket numbers for each fare so that we can enter them into the raffle, and so that we can contact you if you are the winner.

Northwest AirlinesDelta Airlines

NWA/KLM/Delta has set up a discount ticket arrangement for travelers flying from US and Canadian airports to Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Click here to read the program details.

The discount fare code number is: 402631

The offer is valid for roundtrip travel beginning as early as Feb 1st and completed no later than Feb 28th.

They require a minimum of 10 round trip fares originating from two or more airports. To make sure that there are enough fares to qualify for this program, please contact the GES Travel Organizer indicating that you would like to book your travel with NWA under this program.

To make sure that there are enough fares to qualify for this program, you can email the GES with your desire to book your travel with NWA for this program. Please include your email address, number of roundtrip fares required, departure airport, and dates of travel.

 

We will notify you via email when enough people have responded, allowing you to then book your travel directly with NWA.

The GES cannot guarantee that all of the respondents will follow-through on their travel arrangements under this program, and so cannot guarantee the discount fare.

In addition, for every (20) roundtrip fares flown, NWA will donate (1) roundtrip domestic ticket which the GES will raffle off to those of you who complete their travel using this discount program.

To qualify for this raffle please send an email with the ticket numbers for each fare so that we can enter them into the raffle and so that we can contact you if you are the winner.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines has a group travel discount program which allows travelers departing and returning on the same flights to obtain a discount rate on their tickets.

The discount rate is up to 5-10% off typical fares.

 

They require a minimum of 10 persons on each flight to obtain a discount ticket rate.

Contact Southwest group sales at 800-433-5368.