6 Secrets To Getting Great Deals On Flight Rates

 


2021 seems to be the year in which we will all get back to travelling with renewed enthusiasm. After the lockdowns of 2020, this is the year to once again set out and explore new places and have new adventures. However, if you are travelling after almost a year, you might be a bit rusty when it comes to booking flight tickets. In this article, we will let you in on 6 secrets that will see you get great deals on flight rates for your next getaway.

Secret #1 Book one seat at a time

If you are travelling with the entire family, it is advisable to book each search separately. That might seem like a hassle but you are more likely to get great deals on each individual seat as opposed to booking all seats together. Try comparing the rates of each seat as opposed to a joint booking and you will most likely see a noticeable difference in flight rates.


Secret #2 Book early but not too early

Now, it’s no secret that booking flights early gets you great deals, but you need to know how early to book your tickets. Experts say that 2 months in advance is ideal. Any more than that might see you pay extra for your tickets. So, book your tickets in advance to benefit from great deals on airfare.

Secret #3 Use your credit/debit card deals

Many major credit/debit cards also run their own discounts on airfare. This essentially means that if you pay for your flight ticket with a particular card, you will get the discount that card company is running (if any). To find such discounts all you need to do is go to your search engine and type in – ‘card company name + airline discounts’ to see what offers are on at the moment.

Secret #4 Take a few extra days off from work

Now, we know it is convenient to fly over the weekend as you save on taking an extra holiday from work. However, if you can manage to get leave from a Tuesday or Wednesday, go ahead and apply for it. Research shows that flight rates are generally quite low on these two days of the week.

Secret #5 Reserve and pay later

Many airline ticket booking platforms allow you to pick your seats now and pay for them later. You can try this out and complete the purchase only once the fares drop. You can set up reminders or alerts that will keep you notified of when the prices drop.

Secret #6 Get newsletter updates

Finally, if you are a frequent flier, you might want to subscribe for newsletter updates too. Airlines are known to publish their upcoming offers in their newsletters. This might lead to you receiving a lot of email, but it is worth it if you think of all the information you will have on the latest discounts running.

 

We hope that this article will help you get the best deals on flight rates for your next holiday.

Bon voyage!


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