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How To Find Deals Booking Air Travel

 
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  • How do I find out about air fare discounts?
  • What are "travel agents" and what are the benefits of using them?
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 Booking Air Travel 
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  3. What are the different types of air travel websites? 
  4. How do I use an aggregator site to book air travel? 
  5. What are some terms to be aware of when booking air travel? 
  6. What does "advance purchase" mean? 
  7. What does "non-refundable" mean? 
  8. What is an "e-ticket"? 
  9. What is a "boarding pass"? 
  10. What is the difference between a "non-stop" and a "direct" flight? 
  11. What is a "red-eye" flight? 
  12. What if I need to cancel or change air travel plans? 
  13. What pitfalls should I look out for when making a reservation for air travel? 
  14. What are the differences between classes on an airline? 
 Basic Air Travel 
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  3. What other types of check-in are available at the airport? 
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  5. What are rules for "carry-on" luggage? 
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  7. What does "overbooking" mean? 
  8. What is "standby"? 
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  10. What happens if I miss my connecting flight because my first flight was late? 
  11. If my flight is cancelled or I'm bumped, what is airline's obligation? 
  12. What are "blackout" dates? 
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  4. What are "airline alliances and partnerships"? 
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  3. Can I fly on a commercial airline with my pet and what is the cost? 
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 Secrets Of Saving Money On Air Travel 
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  3. What is "economy plus" and how can it help me get a better seat? 
  4. What are "exit row" seats and why are they better? 
  5. What are some tips for flying during holidays? 
  6. What factors can increase my chance of getting an upgrade to first class? 
 Safe Air Travel For Children 
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  9. What safety seats cannot be used on an airplane? 
  10. Should my child's booster seat be checked-in or carried-on an airplane? 
 Air Travel Safety And Security 
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 Reducing The Cost Of Air Travel 
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  3. Do I need to buy insurance as well? 
  4. Is it cheaper if I just take hand luggage? 
 Jet Lag 
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How To Find Deals Booking Air Travel

How do airlines determine ticket prices?

Airlines determine their ticket prices based on schedules and their inventory. So, ticket prices can vary depending on whether it's peak season, low season, or whether or not they have seats available. The best way to avoid high ticket prices is by advance purchase. You can find lower rates by booking well in advance - 21 days ahead of time, 14 days ahead of time, and even seven days.

How do I find out about air fare discounts?

There are all sorts of tools on how you can find out where the ticket sales are. I like going to aggregators because they search hundreds of providers for you. Companies like SideStep, Mobissimo, Kayak, and Airfare Watchdog. They do all the researching through their search engines and then deliver you the best fares, often daily or weekly. Airlines have ticket sales and discounts all the time. If you have a favorite airline that you like to travel with, sign up for one of their free memberships, and that way they'll let you know firsthand, right off the bat when their sales are. They might let you know at the last minute for travel discounts next weekend, or they'll let you know about an ongoing sale that's good for two or three months.

What are "travel agents" and what are the benefits of using them?

A travel agent is an actual human who will book your travel for you. That can be a flight from LA to New York, or it could be a vacation in Australia, Bali or Mexico. One of the benefits of using a travel agent, versus doing it yourself online, is that they are going to give you expert opinions, personal service and, chances are, they might have already taken the trip that they're recommending. A travel agent may be able to tell you first-hand what to look out for, what the perks are and what to avoid on your next trip.

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