Comparison shop online to find the best fare
and then visit the airline Web site directly.
You'll save the booking fee charged by the online
agency.
2.
Purchase tickets on the airline's
Web site. Many airlines will slash 10 percent off
ticket prices to customers who purchase them online.
3.
Be flexible when planning
your trip. Folks with flexible travel dates and
destinations tend to scoop up the best bargains.
They're willing to fly any carrier at any time from
any airport in their area.
4.
Fly on smaller airlines.
It often means lower fares -- and you're not compromising
on safety or comfort.
5.
The sale price on an
airline ticket is not always the lowest price available.
You may be able to find a lower price on a nonsale
ticket from another airline. Be sure to check.
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6.
To get the best deal
possible, be sure to check prices on flights from
two or more airports in your area. The savings may
surprise you and be well worth the little extra
driving time.
7.
Whatever ticket price
you're quoted, make sure it includes taxes and fees.
They can bump up a ticket price by $100 or more.
Some ads for low fares don't include taxes and fees.
8.
Keep track of last-minute
sales by signing up for e-mail alerts from airlines
with major hubs in your area.
9.
Cut airfare costs by
traveling off-peak days such as Saturday and Tuesday
through Thursday.
10.
Traveling at off-hours
may save you money. The less-filled 6 a.m. flight
can be a bargain.
11.
Buy your tickets in
advance.
12.
Join the frequent-flier
program of each airline that you fly to earn free
tickets.
13.
Use an airline-reward
credit card to make monthly purchases and pay that
balance off every month. You'll accrue air miles
faster. Cash them in for ticket upgrades and free
travel.
