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