fuegofuego writes:
I have started looking for airfare to Madrid from Newark, NJ or Philadelphia, PA for this summer...wow!!! the prices are high. Any tips or suggestions of where to look for some better pricing. There are 2 adults and 1 child traveling. Thanks.
Unless you take a 'Group fare,' you probably can't do much better than the Airlines web sites. Some offer 'Internet-only E-Ticket' fares that can save you substantially. Check often with Continental Airlines (EWR-MAD) and US Airways (PHL-MAD) for 'promotional' fares. I have read that Continental will be setting up service to Barcelona - maybe they will have some kind of introductory fare ...
Midweek (Tue - Thu) fares are usually better, so don't miss out on that, even though it may cause you to sacrifice some flexibility. Check with a few Travel Agencies. Some arrange Group travel and you could conceivably travel TransAtlantic with the Group at Group rates 'air only.'