Friday, August 26, 2011

Tips for Getting the Best Cheap Domestic Flights



You used to be able to travel by air with low cost fares. Well maybe not completely affordable but certainly less expensive than now. Now we all look at flying anywhere as just as complicated as buying a second home. In fact plane tickets are so expensive right now most people opt for staycations or conference calling instead of vacations and business trips. Staycations will save you money but they are not ever going to be as fun or as productive as actually being where you need to be when you need to be there. Incredibly there are still ways to get cheap airfare. We will discuss how you can get some major bang for your travel dollar. A great local place would be Honday Bay and you'll definitely love it there. When buying your tickets ask about discounts for your age group. Students, young children, and senior citizens can often get discounts for their tickets. Children under a certain age may even be allowed to fly free. Depending on the airline, a college student may also be eligible for a discount. It is worth the time to ask about any specials. The worst outcome of asking is that there won't be any deals but at least you'll have tried. You won't be denied a ticket for asking about available discounts. Asking is the most direct way to finding cheap flights.

Palawan Beach 074 by *~~Love Carmen*~~



Flying in the middle of the week is another way to get cheap domestic flights. Some airlines will give discounts to those who stay over on Saturdays. If you can plan your flight between Tuesday and Thursday, you'll generally get the lowest rates. Weekends are the most popular times for most people to schedule travel.

The majority of people are working weekdays. Airlines therefore have a tougher time filling up their planes during the week. The goal of the airlines, naturally, is to fill up their planes. When there are many free seats, the price of the tickets goes down. Going to Honday Bay is easy. Watch out for consolidators. Some of the companies that advertise very cheap flights are completely legitimate. There are, however, at least as many who cannot be trusted. If you are dealing with a less than reputable company, they could shut their doors at any time, and you will be left without a ticket, as well as the money you paid.

Make sure you are dealing with an honest consolidator before making your travel arrangements with them. To avoid being victimized by a bogus company, ask for a recommendation from an airline for a legitimate company they deal with. It's no fun at all to be planning a vacation and find out that the company you were dealing with disappeared with your money.

El Nido by Anthony van Dyck



Cheap domestic flights are within reach and it's not hard to get them. Common Sense, that's what it takes to get cheap airfare. How do you get the best rate on everything else you buy? Research!!! Shopping for the best price on airfare is of course no different. Now that we've given you the tips go save yourself some money.