Airfare discounts available for convention travel

Legionnaires planning to attend the 2013 National Convention can take advantage of airfare price breaks through Delta, American and United airlines. The discounts are available from Aug. 19-30.

Those wanting to use the discounts can go directly through the airlines. Tickets should be purchased at least 30 days prior to traveling, and discounts vary depending on advance ticketing and booking class with the airlines. Service fees may also apply when making reservations with the airlines. There is typically a $25 service fee that the airlines charge to make your reservations.

The contact numbers for each airline are:

Delta Airlines – (800) 328-1111, File No. NMEX4

American Airlines – (800) 433-1790, Index No. 22408

United Airlines – (800) 426-1122, Agreement code 721185 and the Z code of ZNSN