About Cheap Flights
Cheap flights offer a low-cost alternative for business and leisure travel. Cheap flights have dramatically increased the popularity of air travel, and they are available for a number of airlines.
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History
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Airline deregulation led to dramatically reduced air fare costs. Air travel went from being a perk only enjoyed by businessmen and the wealthy to being a common form of travel due to the reduced cost.
Rules
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Cheap flights tend to be non-refundable and often have numerous blackout dates. Purchase tickets 14 to 21 days in advance for the best savings, and read the fine print carefully.
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Tuesday Purchase
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Airlines release their weekly sale fares late on Monday evenings; competitor airlines match sale fares by Tuesday morning and release them during the afternoon. Purchase tickets after 12 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Weekday Travel
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Book tickets on midweek flights for dramatically reduced airfares. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the cheapest days to fly; Saturday flights are also deeply reduced.
Time Frame
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Early morning flights, midday or lunchtime flights and flights during the dinner hour tend to be cheaper than at any other time during the day.
Low-Cost Carriers
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Southwest, JetBlue, AirTran, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are low-cost carriers that offer extensive air service at much cheaper rates.
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