Friday, August 26, 2011

Save Money With Cheap Domestic Flights


Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan by Sem Paradeiro



Once upon a time travel was affordable. Okay, travel has never been completely affordable but it was a lot cheaper than what it is going for now. Now we all look at flying anywhere as just as complicated as buying a second home. In fact plane tickets are so expensive right now most people opt for staycations or conference calling instead of vacations and business trips. Sure this saves money but it is not nearly as fun or productive. You're in luck, there are many ways to get cheap airfare on domestic flights (some international too). Keep reading to learn how you can get the most travel for your money. A great domestic place would be Palawan Underground River and you'll definitely love it there. One thing you can do is ask about age related discounts. Some airlines have discounts for senior citizens, children, and students available. Lots of airlines offer packages that allow children of certain ages free. Some airlines also offer discounts for college students. Don't be afraid to ask for special deals. The worst that can happen is that the person on the other end of the phone or internet will say no. Asking about possible discounts won't get you banned from flying. This is actually the most direct way for getting a cheap domestic flight.

If you want to get cheap domestic flights, travel in the middle of the week. By staying over rather than flying on a Saturday, you may receive a discount on your flight. If you can plan your flight between Tuesday and Thursday, you'll generally get the lowest rates. This is because convenience dictates that weekends are the best time to travel.

During weekdays, most people are busy at work. Many airplane seats remain vacant weekdays. Having unsold tickets does not make the airlines happy. If you can find a plane with lots of free seats, you will find a real bargain. Going to Palawan is easy. Beware of consolidators. You can find some authentic consolidators from whom you can get inexpensive airfares. Yet many of these so-called consolidators are scammers. If you are dealing with a less than reputable company, they could shut their doors at any time, and you will be left without a ticket, as well as the money you paid.

Make sure you are dealing with an honest consolidator before making your travel arrangements with them. If you want to avoid getting scammed, you should ask an airline to name some companies who buy tickets from them. You definitely don't want to have your trip or vacation ruined because a fly-by-night consolidator pocketed your money and vanished.

Finding cheap domestic flights isn't that hard.

You can lower your travel costs considerably if you do a little research before you buy your ticket. The same principle applies to any product or service you buy. Whether you're considering a new car, a cell phone or an airline ticket, you have to do your research. Travel today is a costly business. If you want to save money, you have to be smart about it. You'll enjoy your vacation more if you know you didn't overpay for it.