Those interesting asterisks

For some reason, I get lots of email offering me inexpensive flights and travel packages.  These deals always look get; however, they almost always have an asterisks.  These asterisks always point you to a more complete explanation of the deal.  For instance, you have to fly out of New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. or some other major airline hub.  Of course, I live in none of these cities.  Sometimes, these deals are also restricted by when you can travel.  Sorry, I can’t travel tomorrow or next week.  My favorite disclaimer is that these flights are one way!  Frequently, all three conditions apply.  Okay, there goes that part of savings.  My least favorite offerings that I get are vacation packages, which include flight and hotel.  No thank you!  Despite my skepticism, occasionally, there are good deals that you through email … I guess that’s why I keep reading them.