3.5 tips good travel deals
WIth a busy travel season expected this summer, it may be difficult to find a last-minute deal. You may have trouble finding bargain-basement prices, travel professionals say it is possible to pare costs. You just need to think strategically.
1. Shop midweek
Many myths exist about which day of the week airlines typically cut fares. But when it comes to last-minute weekend getaways, Stitt said most airlines post specials, or e-fares, on Tuesdays.
Flights that depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday also can help you snag a fare as much as 40 percent lower than leaving on a Friday.
2. Be flexible
If you can stay as loose about your destination as you are about the days you travel, you will have an even better chance of saving money.
3. Keep searching
Don't assume you are too late to save a few dollars on trips to more popular summer destinations, such as Europe. While you won't find the low fares typical of early spring and fall, the continent's off-season, airlines may run periodic sales to help fill any empty seats.
Airlines, for example, sometimes release additional discounted student airfares starting in mid-May, on average, student fares are 10 percent to 20 percent cheaper.
0.5 Act fast, When you do spot a deal, don't delay,because the best deals go fast in the summer.
[by Carolyn Bigda from Chicago Tribune]
1. Shop midweek
Many myths exist about which day of the week airlines typically cut fares. But when it comes to last-minute weekend getaways, Stitt said most airlines post specials, or e-fares, on Tuesdays.
Flights that depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday also can help you snag a fare as much as 40 percent lower than leaving on a Friday.
2. Be flexible
If you can stay as loose about your destination as you are about the days you travel, you will have an even better chance of saving money.
3. Keep searching
Don't assume you are too late to save a few dollars on trips to more popular summer destinations, such as Europe. While you won't find the low fares typical of early spring and fall, the continent's off-season, airlines may run periodic sales to help fill any empty seats.
Airlines, for example, sometimes release additional discounted student airfares starting in mid-May, on average, student fares are 10 percent to 20 percent cheaper.
0.5 Act fast, When you do spot a deal, don't delay,because the best deals go fast in the summer.
[by Carolyn Bigda from Chicago Tribune]
