Save Money On Your Flight

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Have you already determined your destination for your trip? Wherever you go, planes will be a very quick and convenient way for you. However, planes are not always considered a cheap way to travel. Here are some suggestions for you to get a cheaper flight when traveling.

1. Plan In Advance - Make The Best Way For Your Trip

Plans can be important in every aspect of your life! Make plans after you decide where to go, and figure out the best way to go there in advance. Remember that in most scenarios, the most convenient and effective way is to fly to your destination directly, without going through any transit point. This may be cheap in the price of your plane tickets, but it will cost more in your time and other incidental expenses.

Also, making an advance plan can help you save on your flight. According to the data from Investopedia, the earlier you buy your flight ticket, the more likely you will get it at a cheaper price. The prime booking window is 21 to 115 days before your flight since the airfare average always stays within 5% of their lowest prices. In addition, if you want to take a risk, you can buy your ticket 7 to 13 days in advance, for the ticket will be $135 (on average) less than the normal prices. However, this is not the best ideal time compared to 21 to 115 days earlier, as the choices for seats and flights may be too limited to choose. Too early won’t be a good choice either, as buying tickets more than 202 days in advance may cost you an average of $50 more, in the meanwhile, you will have more choices in your seats and flights.

2. Follow Your Budget

A budget is important on almost every occasion when you are spending money, for it will keep your plans and expectations in a reasonable range. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to strictly keep everything under a specific number, as there are always more unexpected costs than you have planned.

Speaking of budget, please be careful with “budget airlines”! They may be cheaper but they are also more cumbersome. You are probably to suffer from extremely early or late time, narrow space, unreasonable arrangements, changing requirements (from the airlines) as well as strict and limited luggage restrictions. You need to confirm everything is under control before deciding to book the budget airlines, and of course, if you think these potential factors won’t be a problem for you, you can enjoy the money-saving at the same time!

3. Be Flexible In Your Choices

Always keep a flexible mind (and budget) in your plans! Being flexible will help you get more choices in your trips. Prepare enough time to adjust your plans. What’s more, there are plenty of sites that offer cheaper prices than the ones you go to most often. There are many comparison websites to help you compare and select the most saving one like TripAdvisor, Orbitz, and Travelocity. You can find more coupon codes in Expedia for cheaper prices. If you subscribe to these sites and follow their newsletters, you can also get their latest updated information about flight promotions!

4. Use Your Points And Miles

If you are a frequent flyer or credit card user, the points and miles in your account may be a good help when you are booking flights. Many credit card companies are offering points for mileage or discounts for specific airlines. Unlike budget airlines, these discount points always provide you with better selections for time and seats. Besides, these miles and points can be transferred normally, and you are able to transfer them to your parents’ or spouses’ accounts. What’s more, they may even offer seat upgrades, ticket insurance, and time-changing services at no (or just a small amount of) extra prices!

5. Pack Light

Luggage is an important part of the price of your flight. More weights always come with more costs. If you weigh more than the allowable limit of the airlines, you would have to pay more. Most airlines charge extra fees for luggage that weighs more than 50 pounds (23 kilos), which typically starts at $50. If you haven't already paid for additional luggage, you'll have to pay more money the heavier your bags are at the check-in counter. Pack light will not only make your journey easier but also save you a lot of money. If you have already packed and found that there is nothing you can leave at home, donning your bulkiest wearables (such as your heavy coats) helps to reduce extra weight.

Above are some tips for you to make it more money-saving without reducing the quality of your flights. Remember that less money doesn’t always mean worse travel experiences, in fact, with the right ways and some tips, you can achieve them at the same time!