Flying can be extremely expensive, especially considering how the price of gas has gone up. Maybe you can't imagine the price of a plane ticket, and aren't even considering a vacation. But there are things you can do to find cheap airfare.
First of all, search online to find the cheapest plane tickets. There are many websites that search not only a variety of airlines, but that also search other websites to compare airfare and find you the best price.
If you have kids, make sure you check for special prices for children. Also, look for student discounts when you are searching for airfare. If applicable, check for senior citizen discounts.
When searching for airfare, search dates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sunday mornings. These are the days of slowest air travel. Don't fly on Monday, though, it's the busiest air travel day and tends to be the most expensive.
Look for last minute airfare deals on the Internet, especially if you are looking to fly this summer. You can save up to 50% off. Airlines don't like empty seats. It's better to sell seats for less than to have them empty and not get any money.
If you decide to fly, sign up immediately with that company's frequent flyer program. Even if you fly multiple airlines in one trip, sign up for the program for each airline. Miles that you earn for most airlines never expire and are good throughout your entire lifetime.
These are just a few of the things you can do to find the cheapest airfare. For other ideas about saving money and tips for budget travel, visit my blog below. Don't miss out on a family vacation without at least checking into one.
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Gina Clark writes on travel and financial issues. Click here to learn additional vacation and money saving tips.
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