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#5
Save More with Alternate Airports!
This strategy doesn't get
talked about enough, and it can mean huge savings.
Many travelers, especially those in more densely populated areas,
are within comfortable driving distance from two or three
airports. Airfare to a potential destination should be
checked from each of the local airports, especially the
smaller ones as they often can house surprising deals.
Most travel sites allow
visitors to click a box indicating they are open to
alternative airports both from the departure and arrival
locations. If plausible, use this option and see if
you can drop your airfare further by utilizing other
airports.
#6
Coupon Codes Can Add More Savings!
Once you have found the
rock bottom price for your airfare, try and get it even
lower by using coupon codes.
If the price is on the
Travelocity website, continue through the checkout process
(without actually entering a credit card or paying) until
you get to a screen where it asks for a coupon code or
promotional code. When you find it, take note of the exact
phrase used. Once you have identified this phrase,
do a Google search for the phrase and
the name of the site. For example, for Travelocity the search would be
for "Travelocity Promotional Code."
Different websites use
different terms and phrases which is why it is important to
search for the exact phrase used.
There aren't as many
discounts as there once were, but it is still worth the
effort. Once in a while you will find a code that will
take off $10 or $15 off each ticket. The savings can
really add up when your traveling with your family.
#7 Airline
Programs!
Just about every airline offers
some type of miles or rewards program. Aggressive travelers
should research the programs offered by airlines serving their local
airports.
For example, those in the vicinity
of Fort Lauderdale should look into the $9. Fare Club offered by
Spirit Airlines. As of this writing, it costs $39.95 to join
the club. Members receive $9. off each ticket purchased ($18.
round trip) and access to special fares starting at $9. each way.
As you can see, it would not take long to recoup the $39.95
membership fee.
Houston, Cleveland, and Newark
travelers might consider the Continental.com Club offered by
Continental Airlines. It costs $25. to join the club, and
members get $5. off each ticket purchased ($10. round trip).
Some of these programs are the same
as the miles program while others are separate. Either way,
aggressive bargain hunters should research the programs offered at
their local airports.
#8 Hubs!
Each airline has one or more
airports from which they base most of their flights. These are
called hubs.
When looking for an airline to
frequent in order to benefit from their miles and other loyalty
programs, travelers should research which airlines use local
airports as a hub. Sometimes, you can better deals from hub
locations, and you will have a lot more choices in destinations.
Larger airlines will have multiple
hubs (United Airlines uses San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver,
Chicago, and Washington) while smaller airlines may only use one
airport.
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