| 1. Shop in the Internet - This is the most convenient | | | | 5. How long to Stay- Yes your travel stay also affects |
| way of checking air tickets price. You wont have to | | | | airline ticket prices. Airlines give discounts if you stay at |
| canvass travel agencies. Some internet sites even | | | | least a week at your destination and return within 90 |
| offer internet only discounts that you can benefit from | | | | days. |
| if you avail of their services. | | | | 6. Use the senior citizen discount- Some Airlines offer |
| 2. When you do shop on the internet- Check first with | | | | the same senior Citizen discount for the companions |
| travel agents regarding prices, Internet prices are no t | | | | of the Senior Citizen. Ask if its available. |
| always cheap, its best to ask a good old travel agent. | | | | 7. The Early Bird gets the Airline Ticket- Call Airlines at |
| It wont hurt to look at news papers too, as some | | | | 12-01 am on Wednesday mornings. This is when |
| airlines publish discounts on print. If you are planning to | | | | airlines release all the new fares and seat plans. You |
| buy more than 6 months in advance, its probably best | | | | can be first and choose the best and cheapest tickets |
| to ask a travel guide as internet sites do not usually | | | | at this time. |
| have schedules for longer than six months. | | | | 8. Consider a Connecting Flight- Contrary to popular |
| 3. Dont travel During Peak season- Airlines tend to | | | | belief, direct flights arent always the cheapest. Some |
| increase ticket prices during Peak travel season due to | | | | people have saved up to $1000 dollars on booking |
| the increase in demand. Traveling during low season is | | | | connecting instead of Direct flights. If you dont have a |
| also advantageous if you want to avoid airport and | | | | lot of luggage, and arent very particular with time, it is |
| tourist spot crowds. If you really have to travel during | | | | best, and a lot cheaper to book a connecting flight |
| peak season, consider leaving home early and going | | | | instead of direct. |
| home late to avoid the rush. | | | | 9. Buy tickets 3-5 months before your departure date- |
| 4. Never fly on weekends- If youre planning a trip, plan | | | | Some airlines offer discounts for early buyers. Its also |
| to leave on weekdays, preferable Monday to | | | | best to buy your tickets at least 20 days in advance |
| Wednesday. Weekends are high traffic times, for | | | | to ensure the best seating possible, most discounted |
| travelers and would probably cost you an additional | | | | tickets sell out fast. |
| $25-$40 increase. | | | | |