151 where in the world do you want to go this summer ive got some ideas especially for the cheapskates among us thats no slur im a cheapskate too unfortunately the deck appears to be stacked against us frugal flyers partly because airlines are riding so high these days profits are up fuels costs are down things are so good in fact that american airlines ceo is foregoing his salary in favor of stockcompensation only dont feel too sorry for doug parker though last years stock awards came to 7 million its a little bleaker for passengers fares for flights in the us will rise about half a percent over last year and demand for european travel remains as are the normally high summer prices so why not save by picking a fun city to fly to that also happens to be cheap heres the lineup of cheapskatefriendly destinations in the us and europe northeast boston raise a glass of sam adams to a city thats generally cheap to fly to yearround perfect for history buffs and those who enjoy a fun nightlife also nearby bewitching salem and the charming string of beaches that make up cape cod washington dc beginning this spring weve been seeing some very cheap fares to the nations capital especially from cities such as detroit and hartford for visitors the memorials on the mall are reason enough to go but we also like the newseum and the incomparable smithsonian air and space museum south and southwest ft lauderdale and miami these florida cities only about 25 miles apart take turns being cheapest depending on your departure city watch prices drop a bit toward the latter part of summer as we move deeper into hurricane season june 1 to nov 30 the storm jitters of others can be your ticket to savings for a relaxing beach vacation dallas big d has been a big deal since the demise of the wright amendment this allowed hometown airline southwest to fly longhaul nonstops tofrom dallas and prices sank like a stone and ticket prices remain low but for how long if youve ever wanted to see the cowboys new stadium pioneerera homes city views from the geodeck at reunion tower or dine on excellent chili con queso the time is now west denver like boston the mile high city has been cheap for years so raise a coors to the savings and come see the breathtaking colorado scenery explore natural wonders like rocky mountain national park go white water rafting take in an art museum or visit buffalo bills final resting place atop lookout mountain seattle yet another city with very reasonable fares thanks alaska airlines and a lot going on mingle with the happy shoppers at pike place market see the sokitschyitscool space needle ride on the seattlebainbridge island ferry take in the view from the waterfront enjoy some excellent coffee and maybe even tour the colossal boeing factory in nearby everett europe dublin still the