Traveling by air has become an adventure and one can get the best out of it by being in the know. Fierce competition among airlines and an increased number or flights as well as options just means added benefits for passengers.
There are ways and means of making considerable savings on airfares. Here are a few thoughts:
-> If you are flexible about travel dates often you can make a saving of over $100 or more.
-> If you are net savvy keep a watch on fare watcher on My Yahoo and you will learn how to monitor prices on a daily basis and how to snag a low price. In this case however, you will need to know your travel dates well in advance and be open to many options.
-> Benefit by signing up for being intimated by e-mail of discounted fares for unsold flights and special promos being offered by airlines.
-> If you have time and patience offer to be bumped off a full or over booked flight. If you are a good negotiator you can get huge discounts, vouchers, as well as a free flight. You need to know the intricacies of air travel.
-> The largest savings are made when you book early at least three weeks to one month before the scheduled...