United Airlines has introduced special airfares for North Americans interested in visiting Palau, Micronesia, for travel starting November 1-December 15, 2011 and again January 10-March 31, 2012. Roundtrip airfares are available from $1,250 from Los Angeles, $1,350 from Houston, and $1,450 from other select U.S. cities. Stopover in YAP is permitted for a fee of $75.

Purchase Requirements: Fares shown are per person based on a roundtrip purchase in economy class. Tickets must be issued 7 days prior to scheduled departure, but no later than December 15, 2011. Minimum/Maximum Stay: Fares require 6 days minimum stay with a maximum stay of 30 days after departure from fare origin. Other Discounts: Accompanied child 2-11 – NO discount; Infant under 2 with seat – NO discount; Infant under 2 without seat – charge 10% of the fare; Unaccompanied child 5-11 – NO discount; Senior Citizen: No discount; AD/TC – NOT permitted. Changes to Itinerary: Changes are allowed prior to scheduled flights at a $150 admin service fee. However, any change must meet the condition of the new fare purchased.

Changes requested after departure of originally scheduled flight are NOT permitted.

Other Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable.

Seats are limited and may not be available.

Fares are subject to change. Other restrictions may apply. Additional taxes/fees: Prices do not include passenger facility charges of up to $18 and September 11 Security Fee of up to $18 depending on the routing. Government taxes and fees of up to a maximum of $110 applies for a roundtrip ticket.

Palau Visitors Association, www.

visit-palau.com; United Airlines, www.united.com