You have the right to deduct ordinary sales taxes on the purchase of a house on Schedule A, if you itemize. Other available deductions are real estate (property) taxes, points you pay to get the mortgage, and mortgage interest.
Still, the airlines that you do have to choose from are high quality, major carriers such as Delta, American Airlines, US Airways, and United. Many cities throughout the U.S. provide direct Palm Springs flights, which allows you to spend less time in the air and more time enjoying the warmth of the desert.
Desert Jet is a private charter service traveling to and from Palm Springs and offers great rates. Only 70 miles west is the closet neighboring airport, the Ontario International Airport. Palm Springs International Airport has daily Palm Springs flight connections to all major cities in the US and Canada. Other than the cheap flights to Palm Springs, you can get around using the Amtrak system, a car, by bus, limousine or by bicycle.