How To Score Cheap Flights This Summer

How To Score Cheap Flights This Summer

"Wanna get away?" Summer is the perfect time for students to visit their favorite vacation spots, whether the destination is local, domestic, or abroad. But how to avoid the jacked-up prices and recent obligatory baggage fee? The latter, I'm not so sure about, unless you make it a point not to fly American or United Airlines.

 

For starters, check out my favorite websites for finding flights:

 

  • STA Travel: Find cheap fares at student rates!
  • Kayak: Although many websites allow you to compare plane fares, I find Kayak to be the best.
  • Farecast: Input your travel dates, and find out the best time to buy your ticket.
  • AirTran U: Need a flight ASAP? AirTran U has the cheapest standby rates for students.
  • Travelzoo: Sign up for Travelzoo's Weekly Top 20 alert to find the best deals.
  • Airfare Watchdog: Tracks fares from your hometown airport to hundreds of destinations!

 

Next, keep these tips in mind when buying your plane ticket:

 

  • Buy early! Rule #1 to booking your ticket. However, use Farecast to know if you're getting the best rate.
  • Travel on weekdays. Airline sales are usually cheapest when you fly on a Tuesday or Wednesday rather than Saturday or Sunday.
  • Be flexible -- with departure times, dates and destinations. Find cheap rates in Travelzoo's Top 20, or Airfare Watchdog's Top 50.
  • Search during late nights and early mornings. For some reason, I find the best deals when everyone else is asleep.
  • Fly cheaper airlines. I've seen good rates from Southwest & Airtran. Don't expect a discount if you fly anything but coach.
  • Use your mileage. If you love to travel, I suggest joining the membership rewards program for your favorite airlines. It definitely pays off in the end.

 

+ 1 comment

Related Posts

Comments

Anonymous
Fortune Select JP cosmos http://www.fortunehotels.in/HotelResort/main.aspx?ID=jjzMpzSjmet8b1CqrZapPg==&PType=6FrpaFUg4tzWXwacpHoKmg== hotels in Bangalore is equipped with all the modern amenities like 24-hrs room Service, In-room tea/coffee maker, Mini bar, Direct dial STD/ISD, zodiac- 24 hrs Coffeee shop, Swimming pool Lounge club, etc. Posted 07/09/2008 02:45 AMReply

Add a comment

Anonymous comment

Please enter the code or log in.

Facebook Comment