Top Secrets To Booking Cheap Flights



Did you know there’s a team of people at Flightlayaway dedicated to finding cheap flights and telling you, our members, about them? Yes, it’s pretty much a dream job. And yes, they use every single one of their vacation days. Collectively, our team has flown over 2 million miles. We’ve rounded up their smartest tips to help save you time and money when booking airfare.

1. DO search for tickets one at a time.


Even if you’re flying with a group. Airlines often sell multiple fare classes at different prices, with a couple seats in each class. If there’s only one seat left in the lowest fare class and you search for four seats, most automated systems will show you the highest fare class for all four tickets. Try searching one at a time, just in case there are limited seats on sale. This way, you’ll rest assured that at least some, if not all, of your tickets were purchased for the lowest possible price. If you lock in the cheap fare and have the option to select seats, pick one next to an empty seat; then, immediately book the second ticket and select the seat next to the first one. It takes a little time and effort, but can really pay off.

2. DO search for flights midweek.

Airlines tend to launch their sales. Advertised fare sales generally target the next two or three months of travel and have 14- to 21-day advance purchase requirements.

4. DO know when to be loyal and when to compare.

Keep a loyal rewards membership with favorite airlines to rack up points when it makes sense. Sometimes, it’s worth it to book a slightly more expensive ticket when it earns you points. Many airline credit cards offer generous sign-up bonuses that are enough for a free flight, not to mention perks like priority boarding, free checked luggage and more. But, to make an informed decision, it pays to compare all available fares before booking.

5. DO check Twitter, Facebook & Newsflash emails.

Follow your favorite airlines on social media in addition to signing up for Flightlayaway Newsflash emails. This way, you’ll have access to deals that airlines can’t advertise directly. Little known fact: Airlines only have a certain number of seats they can advertise at a sales price, so when we see something hot, we’ll make sure you know about it ASAP.

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