Buy tickets early - Making reservations at least 3 weeks in advance will
help you to get lower prices. If your schedule is very flexible you can try the
"last minute deals", but for most of travellers this is a too risky strategy.
Purchase roundtrip tickets - Usually the cheapest fares are roundtrip tickets.
Travel on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday - These days are usually not as
busy as the rest of the week, so ticket prices are often lower than the other days.
Spend a Saturday night at your destination - Low airfare tickets often require
a Saturday night stay.
Do not discard unused tickets - Low fare tickets are non-refundable, but
if you did not use it, most of the time you can still put the cost of that ticket
toward a new reservation. Tickets can be used for up to a year after the original
date.
Research and bargain - Get quotes from the internet. Then bring the lowest
one to your travel agent and ask if he get a better deal. Ask if there are seat
sales available, or a "companion fare" promotion. Try different airlines, different
dates, different routes. The more flexible your travel plans are, greater are the
chances to get a better deal.
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