About Airline Travel Discounts

Plan ahead to get the highest possible airfare discounts.

Research and planning are key to finding airline travel discounts. You can save money on flights by booking at the right time and using the Internet to obtain the best prices.

Price Comparison Sites

Price comparison websites can help you search for discounted airline tickets. Use at least two sites to make sure that prices on all airlines and from all flight brokers are captured. Skyscanner and Kayak are two of the most effective resources. Travel industry websites such as Smarter Travel and Bestfares also provide current information on airfare sales as well as articles on current discount deals

Think Creatively

Think creatively when planning your journey. Breaking a long haul trip into stages can work out cheaper than booking direct fights. For example, book the cheapest fare available to Europe on a long-haul carrier, and then use budget airlines to travel across the continent. Carriers such as Ryanair regularly sell seats for just a few euros.

Niche Markets

Check with travel companies that specialize in particular regions. Communities with large ethnic populations often have dedicated travel agencies that can provide discounted flights to overseas destinations. Students might also obtain reduced flight prices through campus travel agencies.

References

• Skyscanner
• Kayak
• Smarter Travel
• Best Fares
• Ryanair