Written by Stephanie Lynch
It's no secret that buying an airline
ticket could set you back hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. If you don't carefully plan your purchasing
ahead of time, you could be spending close to 50 percent of your travel budget
on airline tickets alone.
Since most of us don't mind saving a dollar
or two, let's explore 13 ways you can save a lot of money on your next airline
ticket.
13. Fare Alerts
Many airfare websites and airlines have
fare alerts that you can sign up for free.
With these alerts, you can simply insert your itinerary and you will be
notified every time the fare prices drop. Fare alert websites include FareWaterPlus, Bing Travel and
TripAdvisor.com/flights.
12. Buy a Package
Since there's a good chance that you're
going to get a hotel and maybe even a rental car, consider buying everything in
one package. In the travel industry, the
more you purchase, the more you're likely to save.
11. Watch the Extra Fees
While that $200 airline ticket could look
appealing, the price in the end may be a lot more than that. With airlines charging for checked in bags,
assigned seating and other miscellaneous fees, make sure that you closely
research the hidden fees before buying an airline ticket. If possible, try to stick to low fare
airlines like Southwest.
