Friday, August 26, 2011

How to Save on Domestic Flights


Palawan by Sem Paradeiro



Once upon a time, flying somewhere was seen as glamorous and exciting. Today buying airline tickets and flying somewhere is seen as a major hassle. Ticket prices are increasingly more expensive. The planes themselves are packed. Everything costs more than it used to. The good news is that, even though times are hard, there is no reason that you should think that you have to pay the high prices that are usually advertised. When you need to travel, it is possible to get a cheap rate. In this article we will teach you how to do exactly that. A great domestic area would be Coron and you'll definitely love it there. Stay over a Saturday night. Like to save money? Book your fare to include a saturday night stay to see your cost drop drastically. This might mean you have to stay more time than you intended but it's worth it. It has always been this way. Lots of people have utilized this trick for decades. Who doesn't want a longer vacation anyway?

Palawan, Philippines by JET_BKK

Your travel dates need to be flexible to find the best deal. Can you arrive at your destination a day earlier or leave a day later? The more wiggle room your schedule has the more likely you are to find a cheap flight. If your dates are written in stone it is probable that you will pay more for your domestic flight. When you have some wiggle room you are free to search for the best deals possible. If your dates are totally fixed you are pretty much stuck with what is being offered. Visiting to Honday Bay is a cinch. Your chosen flight will likely decrease in price so stay up to date on your flight before you buy wait for the right time. You will get the lowest rate possible with this method. Watch the tickets you have already booked for potential price drops, this is an easy way to save money on airfare. If the price goes below what you paid you can ask for a refund of the excess. Another great way to save money is waiting to buy your ticket until the price is low enough to meet your budget. Tracking your ticket is a good way to be aware of changes like cancellations or bumps.

Cathedral in Puerto Princesa by I am a Newbie



Locating cheap domestic flights is fairly straightforward. As long as you know where to look, you can save money on your future flights. Sometimes all it takes to get a cheaper flight is to ask for one when you're booking your ticket. You are not obligated to pay the full prices that the airlines advertise!