Book by Thursday and snag some of the lowest fares of the year to the Middle East, Africa and Asia on Skytrax's 2011 Airline of the Year. Starting at $962 roundtrip (including taxes), fly from New York City, Houston or Washington, D.C. and save at least $300 on competing fares.

The sale is valid for travel November-March (look for the lowest fares in November, February and March).  Sample roundtrip fares (including taxes):  

• Washington, D.C.-Dubai ... $962
• New York City-Delhi ... $984
• Washington, D.C.-Cairo ... $1,033
• Houston-Mumbai ... $1,047
• New York City-Bangkok ... $1,063-$1067
• Houston-Nairobi... $1,157

These fares are part of 5-star Qatar Airways' systemwide sale, which cuts 25% off all economy seats. Business class fares are also on sale. All flights include a free stopover in Doha, Qatar's burgeoning cosmopolitan capital. 

Qatar Airways features wide seats with 34 inches of legroom, personal touchscreen TVs with 900 on-demand audio and video entertainment options, luxurious cuisine, and fine wines.