Finding Cheap Airline Tickets
By the time you're ready to start looking for airline tickets for your next vacation, you're probably too exhausted to think about it. Finding cheap airline tickets can also be just as demanding even when you're organizing any trip that's not a vacation.
Getting an airline ticket is not cheap, but you still need a flight to get somewhere. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to keep it relatively affordable.
Use Incognito/Private Browsing
Have you ever noticed that if you look for flight prices a few times in the same browser that the prices start getting higher? You're not paranoid. Always use a clean browsing slate to avoid cost inflations, because flight prices are programmed to go up after repeat searches. It's a scare tactic to get you to book your flight faster before prices go up even more. Prevent it by using the right browser mode.
Figure Out the Cheapest Days for Flying
You've likely heard that Tuesdays are the best days to book if you want to save money on a flight. While weekdays are often cheapest, there's no set day that's consistently the lowest in price. Instead, you should get visual charts of prices over the course of a month to identify the low points in costs.
Make Budget Airlines Your Friends
Budget airlines have seriously cheaper tickets as compared to full-service fliers. The compromises often mean no included food and beverage on-board or just less legroom. The boarding and luggage restrictions are often a lot more restrictive, but if you read the fine print and adhere to the conditions, you can enjoy some serious savings.
Book Your Own Connecting Flights
If you need to fly somewhere that will include a transfer, then why not book your own connecting flights? It opens the possibility of mixing and matching airlines for more airfare options. You might even be able to sneak in a few days at a second destination on the same trip.
Don't Delay Booking
If you know where you are headed and you have certain dates you must go, then don't put off booking. Flights aren't going to get cheaper as the departure date gets closer. The first tickets for flights often get offered for baseline prices with the dwindling supply of remaining tickets going up in price as supplies go down.
Get a Travel Rewards Card
Airline rewards cards happen to be the predominant way frequent fliers get free airfare and hotel reservations. Even outside of that, you can get other travel perks such as rideshare credits, welcome bonuses, free access to events, and even time in airport lounges. Be smart with your money and start earning miles and points every time you use that card.
In Summary
The demand for flying places is on the rise again. Use these tips to keep your own airfare as grounded in price as you can before you flock to the skies yourself.
