HOW TO GET THE BEST DEAL ON AIRFARE:
- If your dates are flexible, search for deals on websites that will let you compare rates leaving a day earlier or returning a day later.
- Make your reservation early (book domestic airfare 14 days in advance/international airfare 21 days in advance) -- book even earlier for popular travel dates such as Spring Break, holidays and peak seasons.
- Set up an online travel alert. TripAdvisor.com will notify you via e-mail when prices go down for airfare from your home airport to a selected destination.
- Check the difference between flying on a week day vs. the weekend, as flights departing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally cheaper. Fridays and Sundays are usually more expensive.
- Consider an airport in the surrounding area. For example, if you're traveling to Miami (MIA), it might cost less to fly in to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
- Pack light (many airlines charge for extra bags and overweight/oversized bags).
- Consider purchasing travel insurance for your airline tickets if there is any chance you will have to re-schedule (most airlines charge a “change” fee per ticket if you cancel/re-schedule your flight).
- Become a fan of several of the major airlines' fan pages, to stay informed about last-minute deals and specials.
- If the difference in price for one airline vs. another is $20 or less, choose the airline that doesn't charge you for your first bag (save approximately $25).
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