Summer flight tips to get the best fare

The vacation shopping season is upon us. Summer is around the corner, with people are looking forward to it. Traveling is part of summer, and here are some great tricks and tips you can use to get the best prices on your air travel.

Summer flight tips to get the best fare

1. The earlier you start the better

If you have been planning to travel in June, then there is a reason to get a little bit concerned at this point. While you can still get great deals on your airfare for June travel, you will have a limited number of options than you would have if you had started at the beginning of the year.

What we can advise you now is if you happen to see the spiking of prices and you have locked in on dates, then you should buy as soon as possible. Summer is a busy season, so you should not sit back and wait for a sale, that is a big gamble to make because you can end up wasting a lot of time and not finding the right deal.

If you have some flexibility on your dates, then you should consider moving it close to the end of the summer season because there will be some deals available. Also, ensure you have your passport in order and that it doesn’t run out within the timeframe of your trip or within 6 months after it.

2. Be realistic

When you are planning for a 4th July or Labor Day weekend, then you need to keep in mind that you will be paying a little bit more than what you pay when traveling mid-week in February. Airline price for summer flights is usually higher. If you have to travel during the summer season, then be ready to spend a little more on air travel. One trick you can use to lower your expenses is finding cheaper accommodation (even if it is the last minute, you can manage to find good and pocket-friendly accommodation).

3. Mix and match flights

If you are interested in getting the best possible pricing on your airfares, you should try by mix and matching. You might choose to take the outbound flight on JetBlue then choose Alaska Air for the return. Doing this will help you because you end up paying less when you add both compared to using one airline. There is no downside of doing this unless you are the type of person who is always loyal to one airline. This is good too, loyalty is great. But you need to remember you might be missing out on lower prices.

4. Paying for the bags in advance

Airlines are looking for ways to make money, and this is where you must become a stickler. The pricing can depend on where you are on the sales process. If you are looking to get the best possible fare prices on an Economy ticket on many airlines, you need to pay for the bags up front, when you are buying the ticket, which can be days, weeks, or months to the date of travel.

You will end up paying a little higher for the luggage if you decide to wait so you can see what you need to carry. If you do it online later, you will still pay more, but it will not be as high as what you pay when you get to the airport. When you get to the airport, you have no other option than paying. You will feel some pain when doing it.

So if you know you are traveling on a budget airline and you will have bags to check in, pay online for the bags already when booking the flights. This will save you some coins, for sure.

5. There are monthly instalments

There are monthly payment options you can use if you find your itineraries to be pricier. There are different options on the market. There are those that will let you pay over a period of 3, 6, or 12 months. This is a perfect option for customers who are on a tight budget and still saving up for their travel. If you happen to get a deal but you cannot afford to pay it in full, you can lock down the fare by paying it monthly. You will be able to make the payments over a given period of time.

6. Looking at other airports

You might not have any other alternatives in terms of airports, but you should do a little research, especially if you live in a metropolitan area. Such areas tend to have more than one airport. If you are okay with using another airport, then you can get lower pricing on airfares than choosing your favorite airport. All airports are not the same, and we know this. We are not advising you to sacrifice your convenience for a couple of bucks. But what if you were to make a lot of savings? Being flexible is a good idea.

7. Being ready to buy

This is another tip that we cannot overstate. We are not saying you have to be glued on your computer looking at the fluctuations on the fares while you don’t have the money to buy. We the experience we have in the airfare business, there is one thing we can tell you, good prices don’;t last long. Many people can easily track fares, and the internet has made this easy. If a low fare comes up for your itinerary, then you can expect it to disappear after a short time. Other people are going to snap the deal. Hesitation is your enemy.

8. Flexibility with the dates

If you have some wiggle room in your travel dates, you can be surprised at how much you can save. A day later or earlier can save you a lot of money. Try being as flexible as possible when planning your travel so you can get these deals.

Getting a good price or fare on your flights can really make the rest of your planning a lot easier and a lot handier. These tips above will help you get just this and allow you the extra cash to treat yourself to a nicer hotel room or a few nice meals when you are relaxing and enjoying yourself. Have a good trip!

TIP 1: Planning a trip? Here’s 20 things to do before traveling so you don’t forget anything important.

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Príspevok, ktorý zdieľa Alexandra☀travel, health, yoga (@crazysexyfuntraveler), 30 Mar 2019 o 12:27 PDT

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