Chris Campbell asked:


Many folks these days, seem to go with the common assumption, that if you fly somewhere, it’s going to cost big bucks. Hundreds or even over a thousand dollars. If your buying tickets for more than one person, those dollars can quickly add up. Well, it’s true that some passengers will spend that much money, you don’t have to.

There are a number of strategies you can employ to get cheaper airline tickets, you just need to understand how the system works.

If your planning on flying during the busier times of the year, then you really need to plan ahead. Those last minute bargains really don’t come into play during peak flying times. I’m talking like Christmas, and the week of March break. Get your tickets at least four to six months ahead of these periods.

Sometimes however, the opposite strategy may work as well. There are still last minute deals for cheap tickets available. The keyword for you here is flexibility. The more flexible you can be about dates, and specific destinations, the better you can do here. Retirement folks and those with extend vacations periods like teachers can easily take advantage of these offers.

The internet is a god send for cheap ticket searchers. Never in our history has there been so many easy was as a consumer to find great deals. You can compare flights and vacation pacakages like Travelocity and Expedia. You also gut out an extra middle man, since you are essentially your own travel agent. The nice part, is you don’t have to worry about someone else messing up your travel itinerary . And charging you for it.

4. Knowing When to Buy

It can be easy to track the rising and falling prices of airline fares but actually knowing when to buy is tricky. A great resource for those flying in the United States is Farecast, which provides fare predictions for over 75 cities. All you have to do is enter your itinerary information and Farecast will tell you whether to buy now or wait it out, depending on which way the fare is predicted to rise or fall.

Another important way to know when to buy is by keeping in mind that many airlines put out fare sales each week on Tuesday and Wednesday. So if you can book on those days you have a better chance of snagging a good deal.

Search out the smaller discounter airlines. They’re the no frills airlines. You may not get fancy food, drinks, and silverware on your flights, but you will have more money to spend once you get there. Talk with friends or family, and check out any of the travel forums and groups online. You’ll get plenty of advice from those places. Be sure to check out all the facts throughly, don’t just believe everything you hear.



Patty

Olivia Andrews asked:


At southwest airlines, those who travel of the age group of 65 and more can acquire all the details about the fares, limitations or any restrictions via reservations through southwest airlines reservations sales agent or travel agent. These fares are subject to change until you purchase the tickets but senior fare tickets are fully refundable.

How to make southwest airlines reservations?

1. You can make reservations for senior passengers online or by calling the Southwest airlines reservation agent but only when the age is actually above 65.

2. Senior fares are applicable to those who are of the age 65 and more but there are many other discounted fares for them who are not meeting the above age requirements however, there might be some seating limitations and restrictions applicable.

3. In case you are traveling during holidays or weekends, always be sure that you make the reservations far in advance.

4. If convenient, make your travel trip during mid day and mid weeks because that time is less crowded and there are many personal services at the same price for seniors in the southwest airlines fares.

5. In case any of your plan changes, contact the reservations to cancel the seat so that others may reserve the same.

Check in for your flight

1. You need to have your boarding pass when you are about to board the aircraft. You can get the boarding pass and reward credits at the ticket counters, departure gates.

2. If you are traveling on a senior fare and you are age verified you need to request your boarding pass at a rapid-check -in kiosk and if you are not traveling as such you need not do the same.

3. If you are traveling on a senior fare and you are not age verified you should provide valid age proof at the airport when you exchange your confirmation number for a boarding pass. For a valid age proof you can provide your driver’s license or other accepted identification but no Medicare card would be accepted.

4. In case, there is a requirement for a wheel chair, you should request one at the curbside check-in or at the “main lobby” ticket counter. If you travel with your own wheelchair, you should notify the airlines at least 48 hours in advance.

5. If you are checking in with your luggage, make sure that you give the final destination not your connecting city to the agent handling your check in process.

6. Be sure that the city mentioned upon your baggage claims ticket and the luggage tag matches your final destination.

For further information, visit our recommended website southwest-airlines-guide.info



Isaac

Peter Gitundu asked:


Airlines the world over are now providing or giving travelers the option to buy their discount airline tickets at very low rates, which are available to them at certain times. These are best suited and appreciated by people who are planning a vacation on a budget. It is wise to find a travel agent who answer your questions and give you details such as who is offering these tickets, how do the terms and policies of these tickets work? When are they available? What are the forms of payment accepted for discount airline tickets and all that?

These kinds of discount airline tickets are also great for people who are traveling at short notice. You will find that on most sectors that offer frequent flights, they might leave a few seats with discount pricing still available for travelers. The problem with these tickets is they have a lot of policies and regulations tied to them. For example, you can transfer them to another person, they have a no cancellation policy, where you have to fly or lose your ticket. Others do not allow you to claim refunds, even if you are sick.

Discount airline tickets are also put on the market for short periods of time. For example you might go online now, and find a ticket at the price you want. If you decide not to buy it and try again later, you could find that not only is that ticket gone, but now anything you might want to buy has doubled in price.

Tickets are also sold at discounted rates to people who are frequent fliers. They can redeem points to get tickets whose prices are discounted. Most of these tickets are sold as electronic tickets, as opposed to paper tickets.



Michael

John Thompson asked:


Cheap student airline fares are accessible from many airlines for international as well as domestic flights. There are even airlines that offer a separate airfare section for students that save them up to 70 percent off the ticket price.

Getting cheap student airline fares are as simple as showing your student ID and other documents requested by the airline. Once they substantiate that you are a student, you will be able to get student airfares. From the largest airlines to the smallest, cheap student airline fares are available. This is a great way for students save not only money but also get to their destination quickly.

Airlines know that students love to go to warm destinations during spring break, such as Florida. If students fly, it is so much quicker than other means of commute so they have less traveling time and more days to have fun in the sun. Thousands of students go to Europe in the summer, meet up with friends and backpack or travel around seeing the sights.

Cheap student airline fares make it low-priced for them and the less they pay for plane tickets, the more money they have to spend on vacation. Christmas sojourn, as well as other holidays during the year, is a very busy time at the airports as many students that go away to school, fly home to spend time with family and friends during the holidays.

There are hundreds of online sites that sell e-tickets to students. Once they become a member, often they get even greater discounts where you can compare airline ticket costs. These offers are for students only and not offered to the public.

If a student is under the age of eighteen, find out from the travel agent or airline if the student can purchase the ticket or if someone over the age of 18 needs to buy the ticket for them. There are cheap student airline fares around, so shop wisely and save money.



Erika

Peter Gitundu asked:


Some people are fortunate enough to get free airline tickets to use for travel. It’s not easy to get these free tickets. They are mostly given out during promotions. For example an airline has revamped its fleet and wants to attract fliers, they will give out tickets. These tickets may be valid only between certain destinations, so they may be restricting in that sense.

Sometimes a ticket can be given as a way of apologizing for a cancellation on a previous flight. Sometimes the travel agent may be acting as an airline agent and might be given some tickets give out as a means of advertising and attracting potential customers. For example if an airline is introducing a new route, or a new fleet of aircraft.

Sometimes someone could get free airline tickets by winning a raffle or something of the sort. The problem with these free tickets is that they have many drawbacks and limitations when it comes to utilizing them. For example, they might only be valid for a certain number of months, they could be non transferable or might be one way and you have to organize your way back. They could also be to a destination that you have no interest in.

Anything that’s free is always very attractive, and unless you are flexible and don’t mind the restrictions that come with the tickets, you are good to go. And again, as with anything that is this attractive, make sure you always read the fine print. Ask any questions you might have for the person who is giving you this free airline tickets.



Virgil