Inside all of us is a hidden wanderlust soul, who sometimes stays hidden because of the hefty flight charges. But did you know? This passion of yours can be fulfilled with very little money. No, it’s not a joke. Now you are probably wondering how? Well, using the below tips and trips, you can skip the repeated Google searching; most of us do in the quest for cheap tickets and also save your time and money.
Got a secret, can you keep it?
Has it ever happened to you that after searching for a flight fare a couple of times, the next time you look at it, the fares have increased substantially? Well, here is where you go wrong; you don’t keep it a secret. No, we are not asking you to hide your vacay plans from your friends and family, just your browser. How? Always make use of the incognito mode or the private browsing mode to search for flights.
Simply the best, better than all the rest
Always make use of the best flight search engine. Some search engines display a higher fare as they take a cut from the airlines. Therefore, make a wise choice and always choose the best. Now, according to us, Skyscanner is almost close to perfect. Hence, familiarize yourself with all the top sites to opt for the best price.
Too late now
Okay, you probably already know this. Nevertheless, it is an exceptionally important trick. Always, at least whenever you can book your tickets early. As the saying goes, “the early bird catches the worm,” the same rule applies here.
Best day ever
Did you know? Some people religiously believe that booking tickets on Tuesdays saves you money. But unfortunately, there are no theories to support the statement. And we don’t exactly know the days which offer the cheapest fare. However, that being said, you can always take a look at the fares for the entire month and see which route offers the cheapest price. Simple, isn’t it?
Let’s go free
What are we talking about, you ask? Well, book your tickets for free with points. Now, if you don’t have any, don’t worry. All you must do is sign up for a travel rewards credit card and spend a tiny bit and voila! This can give you substantial points. You can always sign up for an airline reward card if you favor any particular airline. However, before you sign up, understand all the offers.
It doesn’t cost very much
Budget airlines don’t cost very much. They offer cheaper tickets when compared to full-service flights. Yes, there are a few cons such as less leg room and no free food or drinks. But, it does save you a significant amount. However, it always best to understand all the things they are offering and everything you will have to pay extra for before booking your tickets.
For instance, Ryanair will charge a fee when you don’t print your ticket or follow their luggage policy. Therefore, read the fine print before thoroughly before booking.
Also, don’t forget to chip in travel insurance while booking your flight. It may seem like a cost to a few, but it’s peanuts when compared to the relief of mind.
