AIRFARE TIPS
- how to book cheaper flight ideas
The airliners operate in a cut throat and stiff competition. In quest for
earning a larger market share and travel mind share of a passenger, airliners
woo customers with low airfares. Consequently, the number of low cost and no
frill airliners have also increased compared to the past.
Some of the tips for availing cheapest airfare
deals are as follows:
tip 1
Low cost airliners should be preferred for booking air tickets. The best-in
class industry players can provide timely services - faster boarding, support
services for disabled passengers etc. Passengers can get to buy food and
beverage on pay as you use basis. Flying with them can be a joyous experience.
tip 2
Booking in advance has its own set of merits. Airliners offer substantial
discounts to passengers who book well in advance. These days passengers can book
advance tickets under a 180-200 day window period. Every low cost airliner sells
5%-10% of seats at dirt cheap rate.
tip 3
Mileage points or frequent flyer programs can also be used at the time of
booking tickets. Loyalty points can lower the overall fare basis and provide
substantial savings to passengers.
tip 4
Some airliners float promo codes round the year offering - special season
discounts, service anniversary offers and other offers. Travelers can utilize
these promo codes to lower their overall fare basis.
tip 5
Budget airfare seekers should book economy tickets in full service airliners
in case they are not able to book with low cost airliners. The fare basis for
economy class tickets is lower than business or executive class airfares.
tip 6
Some airliners offer discounts or only 10% fare for infants. Passengers
should inquire about these schemes and offers before booking if they are
traveling with infants.
tip 7
Off-season booking can also provide substantial discounts to travelers.
Airliners expect low traffic during offseason and in bid to promote travel offer
discounted airfare deals.
tip 8
Flying is cheaper on "slower traffic" days. These days include: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday. Mixing this information with booking well ahead and with
airfare comparison website can produce nice saving.
tip 9
Avoid busy hours - flight tickets are cheaper if you are able to book airfare
for flights between 5PM to 9AM.
tip 10
Compare flights changing departure and returning
days, if possible.
