For last-minute deals, you might try the new online auction site www.monacoauction.com, which offers discounted packages of up to 60 percent.

In addition, both have been trying to entice new customers with one-way Concorde flights tied into discounted packages for long-haul and around-the-world leisure travel.

For example, McDonald's internal tests show customers rate food as tastier when it is sold in a discounted package, Mr. Greenberg said.

Those who shop around now can find several discounted packages, many for use after Jan. 1.

The early rush was partly because of a rash of discounted packages with an unusually early booking deadline of Aug. 31.

The calculation of the market value must accommodate child and other discounted packages.

The following survey presents a selection of discounted packages and rate reductions at ski areas in the Northeast, West and Canada.

The funeral home offers a discounted package for those who are subsidized by the consulate.

The drawbacks include not being able to sell ads in discounted packages and not being able to save on paper and administrative expenses.

The cost of a discounted package good for 20 roundtrip crossings would rise to $60 from $40.