| When people think of the money they are going to | | | | a Monday, look at promotions that depart on other |
| spend as they head out to a vacation, normally they | | | | days such as Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, |
| view their airline tickets as the greatest cost. However, | | | | which are usually the least expensive. You may see |
| it doesn't have to be that way. There are a few key | | | | promos on television that will alert you to this as well, |
| insider tips you should be aware of so to help save | | | | so keep an eye out if you plan to make reservations in |
| money the next time you purchase airline tickets. | | | | the near future. |
| The best way to save money on tickets is to do a | | | | Flying at off peak hours is also a great way to save |
| little planning and research via the Internet. You should | | | | money. The flights early in the morning around 8:00 am |
| first be aware that the earlier on the calendar you | | | | are always booked up so people can get a jump on |
| purchase your tickets, the more money you almost | | | | their day. However, if you can fly even earlier - like |
| invariably save. Buying a ticket within the 14 days prior | | | | around 6:00 am - you can typically decrease the price |
| to your trip is pretty much guaranteed to cost you a | | | | of your flight by a sizable amount. People simply don't |
| ton of money. So, plan quickly once you know you are | | | | want to get to the airport that early, so airlines offer |
| going to go on vacation and have locked in specific | | | | discounts for early takeoffs to entice you in. |
| dates. | | | | Overnight flights are also less expensive. These are |
| If you do not intend to book reservations through a | | | | called "red eye" flights and are considerably less |
| travel agency, then you should check each airline | | | | money than those at other times in the earlier part of |
| individually that flies out of your city. That way, not only | | | | the evening. Plus you gain the benefit of flying with less |
| can you compare prices, but you can also do the | | | | people. If you are one of those who is able to sleep |
| same with dates and times. Simply changing from one | | | | during a flight, all the better! |
| day to the next or the day before can literally save | | | | Additionally, you will frequently gain a savings by |
| hundreds of dollars. So, as you are looking, try to be at | | | | booking a flight that has one or two stops along the |
| least a little flexible with your flight dates. | | | | way. Try, though, to limit these to relatively brief |
| When you do travel by plane, sign up for frequent flier | | | | layovers, especially if you are traveling with others. |
| miles. Even if you do not fly very often, the mileage | | | | You don't want to sour your vacation with too much |
| adds up, and eventually you will earn a free - or at | | | | time stuck at an airport. |
| least a discounted - ticket. Another money saving tip is | | | | Finally, it is important not to book the first open flight |
| to ask whether the airline offers student or senior | | | | you see. It pays to do the research and look at each |
| citizen discounts, depending on your age and those of | | | | airline and their flight times to and from your destination. |
| family members. | | | | If you are serious about saving money, then by |
| Since normally the busiest day of the week to fly is on | | | | following these tips you will be able to do so. |