What Airline carrier do you use to get to IGC?

#1 Last year I used Orbitz and got hung out to dry... $665.55 USD (From Rochester, NY) year before I paid $406.64 USD. Hope this year I can get something closer to the $400 USD range, but doubt that will happen with todays economy etc..

#2 Check out Independence Airline. They often run specials for DC to Seattle or San Francisco for $50 and it is about $50 to get from anywhere on the east coast to their DC hub. Unfortunately, they don't directly connect to the Eugene or Portland airports but getting a commuter flight from San Francisco or Seattle to Eugene is generally fairly cheap. I flew with them from DC to Charlotte at Christmas time and it was hands down the best flying experience I have had.

#3 Not for IGC, but I've used Delta/Skywest through Priceline 2x now flying from Eugene, OR to Newark, NJ and JFK in NYC. My ticket to JFK last winter was $285 and the one to Newark was $340 (with taxes/fees included). I find the name your own price thing through priceline is pretty decent. :-)

I'll definately been looking into Independence Airline next time I have the need to fly somewhere.

#4 I'll probably check out Continental, if I can get a cheaper rate with whatever you setup I'll do it though. Sounds like a good plan!

#5 I usually use Delta, just for the miles more than anthing else

#6 I think this year my "airline" is going to be Amtrak.... Sure it will be a longer "flight" but the cost is only going to be $60 each way... $120 round trip.

#7 I use Orbitz and take the cheapest, most direct (try nonstop, but that's hard), and not paid more than 500 any year (this will be my 4th? Has it really been 4 years??).

Boston-Eugene, I believe I have flown major carriers each year.

I'll fly whoever gives me a discount :)

#8 I did the Edmonton to Eugene trip the past few years through Alaska. Decent flight of about 4 hours (with layovers) and around 350 to 400 CDN for a round-trip ticket. I love flying with Alaska and recommend them.

Edit: I book through Expedia.

#9 I used Travelocity and got roundtrip flight and hotel for 502.64 USD from BWI (Baltimore Washington Int Airport) last year for IGC. I did that about a week before IGC.

#10 A couple weeks ago was looking up prices for me and my team (four of us total), was getting around 300-350 per person for flight and 1 room, or 350-400 for 2 rooms (expedia - from Phoenix). Any warnings on hotels -not- to book at?

(from expedia for GDC we nailed 235 per person, round trip flights and rooms from Phoenix to Frisco)

#11 I'm using Air Honda for $20 :)