Super Saver Trip Tips: Fly High with a Low Budget by Travelogger

Nov|20|2007

Super Saver Trip Tips: Fly High with a Low Budget

Posted by J. Angelo as Air Travel, Tips, Transport

One of the best things for me about the internet is that it has made it a whole lot easier to purchase cheaper airline tickets. Airfare is one of the things you can save a whole lot on if only you purchase your ticket with enough smarts. For those who still wonder why they never seem to be able to get hold of cheaper airfare here’s a few tips to help you get cheaper tickets on your next flight out.

Plan your trip and search for discount tickets as early as possible - It is almost impossible to find great deals the day or week before your flight because most airfare deals require that reservations be made several weeks before the flight. However, if you weren’t able to plan ahead be sure to scour the internet for last minute tickets since airlines, who hate leaving with empty seats, often gives discounts on last minute tickets. Personally, I sign up for online notices of airline discounts so that even without checking on airline fares daily I can be updated about huge price drops.
Fly really early during the day or really late at night - Since most people travel during regular hours airlines usually offer cheaper fare for earlier and later flights. You will find that by flying at four in the morning will guarantee a cheaper ticket and easier booking than flying at noon.
Take advantage of your senior citizen discount - If you are a senior citizen then make sure to take advantage of this privilege. The same is true for students. In some countries and airlines people with disabilities are also given discounts. Find out if you are eligible for a discount and take advantage of that! Note though that more often than not discounts of this type are not honored if the ticket you are buying is already on promo rate.

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3 Responses

noemi
22|Nov|2007

There are also certain days when budget airlines generally have lower fares. It would be good to know what these days are and fly on these days.
Super Saver Trip Tips: Fly High with a Low Budget continued by Travelogger
23|Nov|2007

[...] on Tuesdays and Wednesdays - As Noemi pointed out in her comment there are days when airlines as a general rule offer cheaper fares. Tuesdays and Wednesdays happen [...]
Anna Kearns
14|May|2008

Looking for flight to Atlanta from Fort Myers for $90
a person.