Do you wish to go on vacation? Do you wish to spend the holidays with family or friends? Do you worry that the cost of air plane tickets will stand in your way? Here are some economical tips to help get you onto that plane and help save you money while doing so.
Consider Flying At Odd Hours
Yes, everyone would enjoy a mid-day flight. However, if you book that ticket earlier in the morning or even later in the evening, you can save some major bucks.
Consider Mid-week Travel
Yes, it would be nice to leave on a Friday. This is the end of the workweek and would make plans go so much smoother. However, it is known that if you leave on a Tuesday, Wednesday or even a Saturday you can save some money. If you can, book your return ticket for one of these days, too.
Consider Flights That Make Stops
Yes, those one-way flights will get you to your destination tripper. Plus, changing planes are a hassle. But if you are up for a challenge, the flights in which you have to make a change-over, can save you some money.
Compare Costs
This is a no brainer. If you want to save money, you must take the time to compare costs. Luckily, there are some travel sites that will help you. These include: Expeida, Orbitz, and Kayak.
Use Those Airline Affinity Card’s Wisely
Yes, applying for one is a great way to rack up some quick airline mileage points. In fact, you may get up 30,000 points once you are approved. Yet, if you don’t cancel the card within a year, you can be stuck with some high interest payments. For this reason, consider getting one. Make one purchase on it. Pay it off and then put it away somewhere safe. Now note when ten months passes. On this date, cancel the card.
Watch Twitter Feeds
Some sites will place cheap fares on their twitter feeds. For this reason, you may want to consider such sites as: airfarewatchdog and fly.com to see what their messages are saying today.
Yes, there are ways in which we can still save a buck and still enjoy the freedom of flying. However, it will mean you take the time to do your homework first.