RCP reverted edits by FlyOnTrip (talk) to revision #26057097 by Anna
| ←Older revision | Revision as of 07:43, 19 February 2019 | ||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
|
[[Category:Cheap Flights]]
|
[[Category:Cheap Flights]]
|
||
|
== Steps ==
|
== Steps ==
|
||
| − |
#Plan in advance and sign up for email alerts about low-fare deals. To ensure you get the best deals, you should know at least 3 months in advance that you want to take a trip somewhere. If you have a specific destination in mind, sign up for a low-fare alert from
|
+ |
#Plan in advance and sign up for email alerts about low-fare deals. To ensure you get the best deals, you should know at least 3 months in advance that you want to take a trip somewhere. If you have a specific destination in mind, sign up for a low-fare alert from [http://yapta.com Yapta] or [http://bit.ly/YNo6zH AirfareWatchdog]. Make sure you include nearby departure and arrival airports when you sign up -- you might get more emails, but it'll be well-worth the savings in cost.[[Image:Avoid-Single-Occupancy-Supplements-when-Traveling-Alone-Step-3.jpg|center]]
|
| − |
#*If you don't have a specific destination in mind, sign up for email alerts about the cheapest tickets from a particular departure airport (and any nearby airports).
|
+ |
#*If you don't have a specific destination in mind, sign up for email alerts about the cheapest tickets from a particular departure airport (and any nearby airports). AirfareWatchdog also organizes the best prices for flights [http://bit.ly/2DTHYtc from a particular city] and [http://bit.ly/1Es1Hx0 to a particular city], so you can prepare the most cost-effective, multi-destination itinerary.
|
| − |
#*
|
+ |
#*AirfareWatchdog has real people, not computers, vet deals they hear about to ensure that the sales to which they alert customers are ''actually'' worthwhile.<ref>https://yhoo.it/2DTHZgK>
|
| − |
#Know the best time in advance to book tickets. According to studies cited by The New York Times, international flights have been the cheapest 3-5 months in advance, but there is variation among different regions Domestic flights are a bit trickier to pin-point, but it's a good idea to start searching 3-4 months in advance and see if they get any cheaper week after week -- there have been studies indicating a 6-weeks-in-advance sweet spot for domestic flight booking.<ref>http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/travel/book-well-ahead-to-save-money-on-airfare.html</ref>[[Image:Choose-a-Travel-Destination-Step-12.jpg|center]]
|
+ |
#Know the best time in advance to book tickets. According to studies cited by The New York Times, international flights have been the cheapest 3-5 months in advance, but there is variation among different regions.<ref>https://nyti.ms/2SJDv6x> Domestic flights are a bit trickier to pin-point, but it's a good idea to start searching 3-4 months in advance and see if they get any cheaper week after week -- there have been studies indicating a 6-weeks-in-advance sweet spot for domestic flight booking.<ref>http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/travel/book-well-ahead-to-save-money-on-airfare.html</ref>[[Image:Choose-a-Travel-Destination-Step-12.jpg|center]]
|
|
#Know when airfare prices are typically the lowest. Airlines generally release sales for specific routes Monday night because they want travel agencies to catch wind of sales early in the week.<ref>https://on.wsj.com/2DPGiku> Deals are then matched by competitors Tuesday morning. Therefore, your best shot at these deals is by searching for flights Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon or evening.[[Image:Choose-a-Destination-As-a-First-Time-Traveler-Step-10.jpg|center]]
|
#Know when airfare prices are typically the lowest. Airlines generally release sales for specific routes Monday night because they want travel agencies to catch wind of sales early in the week.<ref>https://on.wsj.com/2DPGiku> Deals are then matched by competitors Tuesday morning. Therefore, your best shot at these deals is by searching for flights Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon or evening.[[Image:Choose-a-Destination-As-a-First-Time-Traveler-Step-10.jpg|center]]
|
||
|
#*Keep in mind that fares will be highest on the weekend. Airlines know that's the most convenient time for people to think about vacation plans, so they markup their prices then. Sales released early in the week are also gone by the weekend. Moreover, airlines don't manage their inventory as much on the weekend because they have fewer staffers on hand -- so if a few tickets sell for a specific route, prices will automatically jump higher because computer algorithms perceive an increased demand.<ref>https://on.wsj.com/2DPGiku>
|
#*Keep in mind that fares will be highest on the weekend. Airlines know that's the most convenient time for people to think about vacation plans, so they markup their prices then. Sales released early in the week are also gone by the weekend. Moreover, airlines don't manage their inventory as much on the weekend because they have fewer staffers on hand -- so if a few tickets sell for a specific route, prices will automatically jump higher because computer algorithms perceive an increased demand.<ref>https://on.wsj.com/2DPGiku>
|
||
| Line 22: | Line 22: | ||
|
#*To find a consolidator that works best for you, research the Sunday travel sections of newspapers in big U.S. cities that have a huge population of the country you want to visit. For example, if you want to travel to Israel, New York Sunday newspapers will probably be your best bet. The Israeli population is big in NY and you will find plenty of consolidators advertising to this community for travel to Israel.
|
#*To find a consolidator that works best for you, research the Sunday travel sections of newspapers in big U.S. cities that have a huge population of the country you want to visit. For example, if you want to travel to Israel, New York Sunday newspapers will probably be your best bet. The Israeli population is big in NY and you will find plenty of consolidators advertising to this community for travel to Israel.
|
||
|
#*Note that buying through a consolidator may make it difficult or impossible for you to change plans once you have booked your ticket.
|
#*Note that buying through a consolidator may make it difficult or impossible for you to change plans once you have booked your ticket.
|
||
| − |
#After you purchase your ticket, don't unsubscribe from those email alerts! Continue watching those prices just in case they drop significantly below what you paid. If that happens, use [http://
|
+ |
#After you purchase your ticket, don't unsubscribe from those email alerts! Continue watching those prices just in case they drop significantly below what you paid. If that happens, use [http://yapta.com Yapta] to help you get a refund from your airline.[[Image:Travel-Internationally-with-Kids-Step-12.jpg|center]]
|
|
#Airlines keep coming up with promotional fares for their low selling flights.So In case the destination for which the low fare is offered suits you, the airline can send you an email alert during the promotion.It is also advisable to sign up with the airline websites as well[[Image:Transition-from-Public-School-to-Homeschool-Step-7.jpg|center]]
|
#Airlines keep coming up with promotional fares for their low selling flights.So In case the destination for which the low fare is offered suits you, the airline can send you an email alert during the promotion.It is also advisable to sign up with the airline websites as well[[Image:Transition-from-Public-School-to-Homeschool-Step-7.jpg|center]]
|
||
from wikiHow - Recent Changes [en] http://bit.ly/2SOqIjl
via IFTTT
