Ski packages offer winter savings

Travelers can save when they head to the slopes by using packages, free lift tickets and car rental offers. There also are other specials for travel this winter, including extras for AAA members.

“Alaska Airlines Vacations is offering 15 percent off ski packages to Sun Peaks or Whistler, B.C. Packages must be booked online by Jan. 31, using promo code AS06SKIBC, for travel through April 10.

Kids 18 and younger stay free at participating hotels, and one child 12 and younger can ski for free per paying adult. Mileage Plan members can earn 1,500 bonus miles. See www.alaskaair.com/as/Vacations/Canada/BC-Ski-Destinations.asp.

“If you’ll be renting a car for a ski vacation, Avis and National have discounted rates and free ski rack rentals at participating locations for pickup by April 30. For weekly rentals, save $50 off SUVs and $25 off other car classes. Travelers can save up to $20 off weekend rentals with a minimum rental of three days.

Use AWD number K448100 at Avis. Contact: (800) 331-1212; www.avis.com. For National, use Contract ID SKIPROMO and Coupon ID 10009854 for SUVs or Coupon ID 10009855 for other weekly vehicles and Coupon ID 10009856 for weekend rentals. Contact: (800) 227-7368; www.nationalcar.com/hotDeals.do.

“Travelers who fly on Frontier Airlines to Colorado can receive two-for-one lift tickets at Copper Mountain or Winter Park-Mary Jane. The offer is valid for flights through April 15. Passengers must present their Frontier boarding passes at the resort ticket window, along with valid ID.

Call (800) 432-1359 or go to www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/specials.do and click on View Partner Promotions, then Copper Mountain-Winter Park.

“Hertz is offering more perks to AAA members, including greater rate discounts, a free child car-seat rental, 50 percent off Sirius satellite radio and 25 percent off Hertz NeverLost navigating system. Contact: (800) 654-3131; www.hertz.com.