Flight Hacks to Save You Money on Your Next Vacation
Airfare is often one of the largest expenses when planning a vacation. It is not always affordable for everyone. You must get creative! There are plenty of well-known and not so well-known hacks for saving money. Take a look at these helpful airfare hacks.
Timing is Everything
Everyone knows that ticket prices fluctuate throughout the course of the year. It seems logical that the earlier you purchase your ticket the better, right? Wrong! In a study performed by www.cheapair.com, they found that you can expect the best price when purchasing the ticket 21 – 120 days before the flight. The study also found that it is cheapest to fly on Tuesday or Wednesday and most expensive to fly on Sunday.
Sign up for Price Alerts
If you haven’t checked out a flash sale site like www.airfarewatchdog.com, it is time you do. If you sign up for alerts, they will shoot you emails to notify you of airfare pricing mistakes and super cheap deals. The only catch is that these are often temporary, so you must be flexible and spontaneous. It is supposed to be an adventure, right?
Do Not Pay for WiFi at the Airport
Yes, if you are not clever, you will get caught up in one of those “internet for sale” schemes. However, many restaurants and stores have WiFi of their own and you can often use it for free if you get close enough. Look for people in bunches on their phone and laptops…I know…that is just about everyone in the airport, but you get it.
Lose Those Cookies!
Have you ever heard of dynamic pricing? Well, I have some news for you! Some airlines keep track of flights you have previously searched. Even more awesome is that they actually raise the prices each time you check the price! If you clear the cookies on your browser, you can protect yourself from “dynamic pricing”.
Use a Virtual Private Network
Believe it or not, prices fluctuate based on the location of the buyer. A virtual private network (VPN) is a tool that can basically make you appear online anywhere in the world. Using this tool, you can change your location to find the best deal. It is worth noting that some airlines have stipulations that prices are available to residents only so proceed with caution on this one.
Traveling does not have to be a crippling financial burden. You just have to be smart about it! Take the time to do research. Have several options in mind! Most of all, do what you can afford and enjoy the world!
