Die-hard Big XII football fans support their teams, even on the road. When your team faces off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock, will you be there? If so, you could pay more than you have to on travel. Flights and hotel accommodations in Lubbock are higher on a Texas Tech home game weekend. And what if they're sold out on the day you need to travel?   Amarillo offers Big XII football fans an alternative that can save a bundle! It's easy to fly into Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, check into one of many great hotels and drive down to Lubbock in plenty of time to watch your team play. More affordable accommodations - over 5,000 hotel rooms available at great prices Cheaper flights - You can save at least $200-300 per flight into Amarillo compared to Lubbock A quick drive to Lubbock - only 2 hours by car A great weekend getaway - of course, you're here for the Big XII football! But there are many other fun adventures you can pack into your weekend. Palo Duro Canyon State Park » American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum » Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum » Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian » Don Harrington Discovery Center » Amarillo Zoo » Amarillo Museum of Art » Historic Route 66 » Cadillac Ranch » Big Texan Steak Ranch » 10/8/11 vs. Texas A&M Expenses Lubbock Amarillo Airfare: 838.60 620.60 Hotel: 526.70 218.50 Car: 76.44 77.78 TOTAL EXPENSE: 1441.74 916.88 SAVINGS FOR TWO = $524.86   10/15/11 vs. Kansas State Expenses Lubbock Amarillo Airfare: 901.60 825.60 Hotel: 526.70 218.50 Car: 76.44 77.78 TOTAL EXPENSE: 1504.74 1121.88 SAVINGS FOR TWO = $382.86   10/29/11 vs. Iowa State Expenses Lubbock Amarillo Airfare: 891.60 875.60 Hotel: 448.50 227.70 Car: 74.31 76.72 TOTAL EXPENSE: 1414.41 1180.02 SAVINGS FOR TWO = $234.39   11/12/11 vs. Oklahoma State Expenses Lubbock Amarillo Airfare: 751.60 565.60 Hotel: 391.00 333.47 Car: 69.52 72.70 TOTAL EXPENSE: 1212.12 971.77 SAVINGS FOR TWO = $240.35 All above prices were researched on August 12, 2011. *All comparisons are for like products: most inexpensive airfare, standard hotel room, standard size car. Savings is based on two people on the trip. Airfare is based on departure from the nearest major airport from the away university. NOTE: Lubbock prices are likely to increase as game time approaches. Search airfares and compare Amarillo vs. Lubbock.

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