| Buy tickets 3-5 months before your departure date | | | | the cheapest. Some people have saved up to $1000 |
| Some airlines offer discounts for early buyers. It's also | | | | dollars on booking connecting instead of Direct flights. If |
| best to buy your tickets at least 20 days in advance | | | | you don't have a lot of luggage, and aren't very |
| to ensure the best seating possible, most discounted | | | | particular with time, it is best, and a lot cheaper to book |
| tickets sell out fast. You should also know that Airline | | | | a connecting flight instead of direct. |
| Tickets are subject to price increase, especially during | | | | Use the senior citizen discount |
| Christmas season, buying early avoids further ticket | | | | Some Airlines offer the same senior Citizen discount |
| increase. | | | | for the companions of the Senior Citizen. Ask if it's |
| Never fly on weekends | | | | available. |
| If you're planning a trip, plan to leave on weekdays, | | | | The Early Bird gets the Airline Ticket |
| preferable Monday to Wednesday. Weekends are | | | | Call Airlines at 12:01 am on Wednesday mornings. This |
| high traffic times, for travelers and would probably | | | | is when airlines release all the new fares and seat |
| cost you an additional $25-$40 increase. | | | | plans. You can be first and choose the best and |
| Aurora Lillo Editor of the "Best Hotel Deals" website -- | | | | cheapest tickets at this time. |
| -- pointed out; | | | | Shop in the Internet |
| | | | | The best feature of the internet is that you see all |
| Don't travel During Peak season | | | | available Prices at a very convenient place, your home. |
| "...Airlines tend to increase ticket prices during Peak | | | | You won't have to canvass travel agencies. Some |
| travel season due to the increase in demand. Traveling | | | | internet sites even offer internet only discounts that |
| during low season is also advantageous if you want to | | | | you can benefit from if you avail of their services. |
| avoid airport and tourist spot crowds. If you really have | | | | When you do shop on the internet |
| to travel during peak season, consider leaving home | | | | "...Check first with travel agents regarding prices, |
| early and going home late to avoid the rush..." | | | | Internet prices aren't always cheap, it's best to ask a |
| How long to Stay | | | | good old travel agent. It won't hurt to look at news |
| Yes your travel stay also affects airline ticket prices. | | | | papers too, as some airlines publish discounts on print. If |
| Airlines give discounts if you stay at least a week at | | | | you're planning to buy more than 6 months in advance, |
| your destination and return within 90 days. | | | | it's probably best to ask a travel guide as internet sites |
| Consider a Connecting Flight | | | | don't usually have schedules for longer than six |
| Contrary to popular belief, direct flights aren't always | | | | months..." added A. Lillo. |