Q. Today you listed a $124 round-trip fare from Fresno to Long Beach, but I'm interested in flying my mother in Long Beach to visit us here in Fresno. Would this fare also be available from Long Beach to Fresno?

A. It sure is! Except for some weekend fares, such as those on United, all of our domestic US fares are "reversible"-- i.e., it's the same fare no matter which city you originate in.

Re: Finding decent fare from Brazil to Atlanta.

It has been my experience, having lived overseas with a college student in the States, that student travel organizations have special student fares negotiated with the airlines that are available to students and faculty. For example, STA Travel in Austin, Texas has these fares available for students originating their travel in the U.S. only. Have the student contact a university in Brazil for information on a local travel agent offering fares to the U.S.. Usually these fares are valid for return travel up to a year from outbound travel.