Archive for November 24, 2012

How to Save on Airline Tickets

 

Over the years, massive competition in the airline industry have made special deals and promos on ticket prices a more common occurrence. Paired with a good airline and a good route, a passenger can save hundreds of dollars in travel costs. There are also plenty of other ways to lower travel expenses even further.

Most of these airline promos are meant for more popular destinations or metropolitan cities. Passengers travelling to smaller cities may be able to save on their ticket price by travelling by road to a major city and flying from there. This can also be a good time for a road trip if his schedule allows for it.

Many promos can be snatched up in a matter of few hours, especially if they are meant for special flights with only a few seats available. This is where a mobile phone can come in handy. Travelers can check in on the airline’s website every so often to catch these deals. They can also wait for big events such as holidays or spring break as airline companies will typically have deals that will cater to round trip flights and group purchases.

There are also smaller companies that fly shorter distances. While they’re not as popular as the big names in the industry, their smaller profile will usually mean a reduction in their prices. Many passengers can see their travel costs go down to only a few hundred dollars if they follow all of these tips faithfully.