What's the Deal?

· Virgin America is offering introductory fares on its new service to Seattle. Round-trip fare from Washington Dulles (connecting in Los Angeles) is $320, including $42 taxes, for travel through June 11. A 21-day advance purchase is required; purchase by April 8. Fare on other airlines starts at about $350. Info: 877-359-8474, http://www.virginamerica.com.

PACKAGES

· Expedia is holding a Tax Rebate Incentive sale, offering $200 savings on spring trips to U.S. cities and hotel discounts of up to 30 percent. For example, a week-long package to Las Vegas in mid-May, with nonstop flights from BWI and accommodations at the Hotel at Mandalay Bay, is $1,016 per person double after discounts. Priced separately, the package would cost $1,318. Book by April 21, and travel by May 31. Log in at http://www.expedia.com and request code TAX200 to receive the discount; trip must cost at least $1,800 per booking, with a five-night minimum stay. Info: 800-551-2534.

· Azores Express has discount packages to the Azores, a group of islands about 1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal. A six-night trip with round-trip nonstop airfare from Boston and accommodations at the Hotel do Colegio on the island of Sao Miguel costs $1,259 per person, including taxes. Priced separately, package would cost about $1,413. Deal is good through June. Info: 800-762-9995, http://www.azores-express.com.

-- Carol Sottili

Prices were verified and available on Thursday afternoon when the Travel section went to press. However, deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates and advance-purchase requirements sometimes apply.