Top Ten Secrets to Saving
Big Money in the Airline Flights
Do you know that some people travel around the country and
abroad, for both business and pleasure, and save bundles of money in the
process?
They do that by using little known ways of really taking
advantage of the most popular form of transportation - airline flights.
They don't rely on the ever-famous "airfare price-wars".
They don't rely on their travel agents to save money while flying.
Certainly, you should not dismiss these two methods. The
price-wars can work to your advantage. But depending on them too much is a
big mistake.
1. Call the airlines.
Call the airlines between midnight and 1 a.m. Monday
through Friday to get cheaper tickets.
Most people never realize that at midnight, airline agents
revise and load new fares into their computers. The best fares are just
after they have done the updating!
2. Check into other airports other than the main one you
use.
Many major cities have two airports. Check into
surrounding towns and cities so you can compare airfares. You may save
hundreds of dollars on your flights.
3. The early bird catches the plane.
The earlier you book your flight the more you save. Most
special fares have restrictions of 7 to 30 day advance purchase. Usually
non-refundable but they can offer deep discounts.
On the other hand, there are "last minute" deals too.
Visit www.smartliving.com to get emails for last minute deals.
4. Get out of town on Wednesday.
Mid-week travel is usually less expensive. If you leave on
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and stay over a Saturday night, you can
garner terrific savings compared to Friday through Monday when most people
fly.
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