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• Trying to find the lowest possible fares can be a challenge sometimes, especially when you are constantly going from website to website to compare fares that are always changing. One website that is dedicated to frequently checking airfares might be worth a look. It is www.airfarewatchdog.com. This website can show you the best deals in and out of Knoxville on both domestic and international flights. You can sign up to have them email you daily, weekly or whenever, with information about fares from the cities that you designate. Check it out today!
• To book  travel on either Allegiant Air or Vision Airlines, you must go to their websites.  Allegiant Air offers low fare air service to Orlando Sanford, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Ft. Lauderdale and Punta Gorda as well as hotel packages and other exciting offers while staying in these 4 great cities. Visit their website at www.allegiantair.com  to see all they have to offer.  Vision Airlines offers low fare direct service to Destin at www.visionairlines.com. 
• Save money by purchasing tickets as early as possible. This gives you more flexibility at the best possible price. Save even more by staying over on Saturday night.
• Did you know that searching on travel sites, such as Orbitz or Travelocity, does not always give you the most direct or least expensive flight? Before buying a ticket, check the airline's Website for sales, special promotions, etc.
• Free local calls are available throughout McGhee Tyson Airport at the courtesy phones. Long distance calls can be made on the courtesy phones by using a calling card which is available for purchase in the gift shop.
• FREE PARKING is available at McGhee Tyson for the first 30 minutes to all visitors.
• Picking up a friend or family member at McGhee Tyson Airport? Hate driving in circles around the airport while waiting for that person to show up on the curb? McGhee Tyson has a new "phone and wait" lot just for you. The lot is located near the entrance to the rental car area on the backside of the parking garage. Simply pull your car into the free lot and wait until your passenger calls you on your cell phone, then proceed to the pick up point.
• US Airways is offering lower fares to DCA (Washington Reagan Airport) and over 70 East Coast cities.  Check them out at www.usairways.com 
• Frontier Airways flies direct to Denver with affordable fares.  Check them out at www.frontierairways.com to find great fares to Denver and other West Coast cities.