Global air travel has increased eight-fold in the last four decades, with the number of people traveling on air planes increasing from 421 million in 1974 to 3.21 billion in 2014, according to an article in Bits of Science. Increased capacity, establishment of new routes and a decline in average fares are some of the reasons for this increase in global passenger traffic. The improving economic scenario, rising incomes and growing awareness of the benefits of air travel are also some of the factors inducing more and more people to opt for air travel for their vacation and business trips. Here are some tips to book flight tickets at attractive rates.
Tips to Save Money When You Book Flights
Flight ticket prices can rise to astronomical levels, depending on the demand for them, especially during the festive or holiday season. However, there are some ways through which you can avoid having to pay a high price for your tickets. Here’s how:- One can avoid paying through their nose for air tickets by being a little methodical and planning one’s trip in advance. But never book too early or too late if you wish to avoid high fares. Once the travel dates are finalized, you can check for flight tickets on a regular basis (once a week or every two-three days) and book them when you see the prices fall. You also should know that airlines change their fares constantly, sometimes multiple times in a week, so timing the booking is very important.
- Another option is to keep a watch for various flight deals & offers that airlines offer from time to time and book flight tickets during that time. Airline operators offer significant discounts on various routes at different times of the year. Grab these offers and book your tickets in advance if your schedule is final. You can save significantly with these offers.
- Flight tickets are generally costly at the beginning and end of holidays, so if you are planning to travel during that time, book in advance or choose a travel date that is one or two days before the holidays start or end. Similarly, a lot of people travel to their home towns over the weekends and return on Monday, which means Monday early morning tickets are in high demand and thus costly. So, if you plan your travel date mid-week, you can avoid the premium prices.
- Several airlines award you miles or bonus points every time you travel with them and you can use these points to get discounts on your tickets next time. In fact, it is better to book directly from the carrier’s own website and avail great offers than to book through aggregator sites.
