A list of invaluable tips for the budget-conscious airline traveler. Basic things to consider when buying or booking a flight.
Take your food on board with you, book tickets on specific days, avoid additional costs and choose your seat as late as possible. A list of invaluable tips for the budget-conscious airline traveler.
The dollar exchange rate, additional fares and charges imposed by airlines, the price of fuel and much more only contribute to the rise in the cost of air travel. And, nevertheless, there are several things that will allow you to avoid additional costs and buy a comfortable flight at the right price.
This is not the first article devoted to buying air tickets, so I will briefly dwell on the main things that should be considered when buying or booking an air flight. There is certainly nothing revolutionary in these councils, but this is a useful collective experience of mine and my old friends-comrades.
It's not that hard, try it.
Get the best rate
Airlines offer the best fares on Tuesdays, so you should make this day the day of booking or buying an air ticket.
Travel at least popular times
The least popular days for travel are Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, and therefore the cheapest flights fall on these days. In addition, there are often cheap tickets for very early and therefore less popular morning flights. Early landing time also increases the chances of getting a cheaper fare. In addition, these flights have a low probability of cancellation or delay.
Choose your seat later
For some airlines, after choosing a seat, immediately after buying a ticket, the total ticket amount immediately rises, you can check how the value in the Total ticket amount will change. Some of the best seats may be delayed until the very day of departure, as not many are willing to pay more for it. On the day of departure, the price for such seats is guaranteed to be lower.
Fly during the holidays
Summer is the most expensive period for flights, especially expensive are the days that surround the holidays. It will be possible to save money if you are ready to fly on a holiday, for example, on Catholic Christmas or New Year. In America, for example, it is good to fly on Thanksgiving, when most people celebrate this holiday with their families.
Choose the right time to book
Booking too early or booking too late will result in higher ticket prices. The best time to book flights is between three months and six weeks before your flight date.
Avoid additional costs
Many airlines commit the sin of charging for the most incredible extra "chips" in flight, most of which are unlikely to be needed. Why pay for something you don't need? Here are some tips on how to save money before you even get to the airport.
- avoid unnecessary upgrades. In addition, many can be obtained significantly cheaper or free of charge directly on board;
- Fly only with carry-on baggage and free baggage allowance whenever possible, almost all airlines charge an additional fee for excess baggage.
- take food with you on board; this is especially true for domestic flights or low-coasters in which food is sold for a fee and also does not differ in quality; food at airports costs quite "bad" money, it is certainly not worth buying and eating. Cupcakes, dried fruit, muesli and other edible goodies will save you a decent amount of money.
