Roundup: London’s Gatwick Airport up for sale; Rick Seaney’s best holiday dates to travel; Las Vegas under $21

Good morning, travelers.

Airport news | Gatwick Airport is for sale? You heard that right. Airport operator BAA is trying to sell London’s Gatwick Airport ASAP. The airport’s assets total more than 1.5 billion pounds but there is no price tag for the airport. Last month the Associated Press said that BAA might have to sell three of its seven UK airports.

Las Vegas | This is Vegas on the über-cheap. You might think you’ve heard of all the free or nearly free things to do in Vegas, but Steve Friess comes up with some under-the-radar gems such as free Wi-Fi at the Palazzo and lunch at the local gourmet cooking schools. Read: In Las Vegas, 21 ideas — all under $21.

Holiday travel | FareCompare’s Rick Seaney has put up a calendar of the best days to depart and return over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. If you haven’t booked a holiday flight yet, check it out.

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photo: London; Rick / Your Scene, Los Angeles Times]

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