by alancleaver_2000

1. Flight Sales Campaigns. Several low-cost airlines have free ‘flights sales’ usually starting at one dollar or one pound, to promote their latest routes and services and attract new customers. Be sure to check that the sale price includes all extras such as taxes and supplements because it could still add up to /£30 each way.

2. Ticket Brokers. Buy tickets through a ticket broker or a “bucket shop”. They buy blocks of tickets and sell them at discount prices to help an airline fill up all available seats. You will find a lot of information online under “Ticket Brokers” or check the travel section of your daily newspaper.

3. Travel Auctions. An online flight auction site sells current, available offers to the highest bidder. You put in a bid as to what you are prepared to pay and if your offer is accepted you will get the flight. The price you will pay is likely to be a lot cheaper than a standard ticket to the same destination. There are a few restrictions, you can only state the destination you wish to travel to and the departure and arrival dates. Some things such as the airline and flight times are normally out of your control.

4. Courier/Delivery Service. Become an air courier by registering with a courier company. The company purchases tickets from airlines and gives them to the courier for a cheap price in return for their work. Check the company is officially recognised. A good place to look is the ‘ IAATC – International Association of Air Travel Couriers’. They have advice and information on the most trusted courier companies, last minute flights and the best offers. Alternatively, look up “courier companies” online or in your local directory. You have to be over 18 years old with a valid passport. Check the terms and conditions before signing on. After registering, you will usually be required to show up at the airport at a certain time to be given instructions as to where to meet the courier agent (the person you are handing the baggage over to at the destination airport). Couriers can save approximately 50%, sometimes more, off the regular air fare price. Destinations are limited however and the length of stay usually varies between 2 and 3 weeks.This method of travel is recommended if you are looking for an interesting, fun way to save money.

5. Direct buy. If you find a flight independently, for example, through a comparison website, refer to the airline’s own site and enter the flight details. When you book directly through the airline, you can save you up to £15 or and there will be no service fee. Low-cost airlines are not always the cheapest.

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6. Frequent flyer programmes. Most of the major airlines offer frequent flyer schemes as an incentive to fly with their airline. Choose an airline and go to their website. Enter your details in the frequent flyer section and you will be issued with a personal number. Then, quote your “frequent flyer number” whenever you book a flight, either online or through an agent and reward miles will be credited to your account. This is ideal for people who travel on a regular basis. There are several airline-linked credit cards which offer free return trips as a reward if you successfully apply for one of their cards. Buy anything that you would normally buy and repay in full on receipt of your statement.

7. Code share flights. A code-share flight is a flight which is on sale with two different airlines.When you have found a flight, ask a travel agent if it is a code-share flight. . Make a note of the other airline and check into what they are charging. Only one of the airlines will be operating the flight. The actual operator always offers this flight for less, so go with them.

8. Standby/Charter/No frills flights. Standby fares are appropriate if you’re flying off-season and a good option if you are prepared to wait around until a seat becomes available. Choosing to fly standby in peak season is not recommended because most airlines overbook flights, making it difficult to obtain a spare seat. Charter flights are supplied by tour companies to transport their passengers. If you’re going to a popular holiday destination, you will have a good chance of getting a cheap ticket. The operator books the whole plane and sometimes there are spare seats, which are offered very cheaply to flight-only customers. You could contact the charter airline directly and ask them for top last-minute charter deals although local travel agents can often beat them. No-frills or low-cost airline tickets have to be booked directly via the airline’s website. There are no extras included such as preferred seating or entertainment but the cost is minimal, as low as £13 or , depending on your destination.

9. Apex fares. Superapex and Apex tickets are normally the cheapest on offer by major airlines. However, they do have the most restrictions. They are non-refundable and have to be bought up to 28 days in advance, depending on the airline’s conditions. No stopovers are allowed and a minimum stay at the destination is compulsory. This type of ticket is suitable for flexible travellers as there can be up to 12 different fares for the same seat in economy class.

10. Flexible Options. Save money by travelling through the night and midweek. Fares are a lot cheaper and there is no weekend supplement.

Avoid travelling in school holidays eg June to September as prices increase dramatically, up to 3 or £200.

Contact airlines between midnight and 1a.m. Monday to Friday to get cheaper tickets. Airline agents change their fares and load them into their computers at midnight and the best fares are available just after they have updated their records.

Compare local airports. Check the prices at 2 or 3 differentdeparture points which are in close proximity to your initial departure point. Low-cost airlines often use smaller airports which are not as busy. Similarly, check secondary airports to the initial destination you plan to go to. Prices differ between airports in the same area. Budget airlines often have sales that offer cheaper flight deals on specific dates. People with a flexible schedule who can fly with any airline at any time will be able to get a good bargain.

According to various travel agents, the best time to book a flight is 11 months in advance which is just after they have been released and there are more cheaper seats available.

The sale price on a ticket is not always the lowest price available. You could find a lower price on a nonsale ticket from another airline. Also, discount, low-cost airlines aren’t always the cheapest. Use a comparison website which checks lots of budget airlines, normal airlines and brokers, to find the cheapest quote for your trip.

Finally – Before booking, always check for any hidden charges and confirm that the ticket price is fully inclusive. Some advertisements do not include extra fees, taxes etc which will increase the price of the ticket.

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