COMING AND GOING

Helpful to know: Airlines, Spirit included, say on their Web sites when ticket counters open at various airports and advise you when to arrive. But can you trust the info?

Not always. Spirit's site says its ticket counter at National opens at 4: 30 a.m. But Spirit spokeswoman Natasha Babulal told CoGo that it opens at 5 a .m. and that passengers should arrive between two and 2 1/2 hours before their flights.

"We are working to update the info on our confirmation e-mails to reflect the two to 2 1/2 hours listed on the Web site," Babulal said. CoGo recommends that it also change its Web site to reflect the true counter opening time. And while it's at it, maybe it can also speed things up so customers don't need to allow so much time to check in.

The usual rule of thumb for domestic flights for most airlines at most airports: Arrive an hour early, 90 minutes if you're checking bags.

TRAVEL TICKER

Harmony Pharmacy and Health Center , which recently opened at Newark Liberty International Airport, hopes to come soon to two Washington area airports. "We're having conversations with folks at Dulles and BWI," said company co-founder Kenneth Corroon. In addition to a fully stocked pharmacy, Harmony has a clinic with nurse practitioners able to prescribe medication. . . . Toronto will host a major arts festival June 1-10 that will include free events; world premieres of plays, dances and concerts; and literary readings. Details: http://www.luminato.com/.

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK

Milwaukee Way

AirTran has a systemwide sale for travel through Oct. 3. Fares range from $49 to $159 each way from Baltimore, and from $79 to $159 from Washington Dulles or Reagan National. For example, the round-trip fare from BWI to Milwaukee is $117 (including $19 taxes); other airlines are charging about $163. Book by April 10. Fourteen-day advance purchase required. Lowest fares for Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday travel..

Reporting: Cindy Loose

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