You can save money in airfare by choosing an airline that you like or that’s already booked.
In fact, many airlines are even better at this than they were 10 years ago, says Ryan Seacrest.
And Seacrev says you can get some great savings on airfares with the help of these tips.
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Choose the cheapest flight you can.
If you’re interested in going to a destination, take the cheapest available ticket.
If not, go to the cheapest airport, Seacrens says.
The next closest airports are New York and Los Angeles, he says.
And it’s not uncommon to see fares go up about 50 percent in the first week or two after your flight.
If the cheapest ticket is a one-way ticket, Seachars says, “then you are getting a one way ticket.”
If you want to book an international flight, choose the cheapest domestic one that you can find.
For example, if you’re on a business trip to a conference in Beijing, book a one day ticket for $2,200.
“If you want a more flexible travel option, then look for a mid-range ticket that costs $1,800 or less,” he says, which will let you fly to other countries on a more affordable budget.
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Ask your airline.
The airline that seats you can ask your airline’s representatives to pick up the tab.
Seacrents suggests asking the airline to pick you up for the cost of the ticket, but also to send you an e-mail when you book the ticket to let you know when you can expect to get the ticket.
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Choose a frequent flyer program.
Seachar suggests looking at a program that lets you fly less often.
“You might think, ‘I can’t fly on a Saturday because I have to get to work,'” Seacret says.
But, he adds, “you can get a free checked bag or a discount if you do frequent fly.”
If your airline doesn’t offer this benefit, Seccerts suggests getting one for the first 30 days of the flight.
“A lot of these programs are very inexpensive, and they give you a discount for the extra time you spend on the airplane,” he said.
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Choose an agent.
An agent is an employee who works for the airline and is charged a fee to handle the booking process, according to Seccrents.
A flight agent should help you book flights on the airline’s website and to schedule them, but not before you pay for the ticket and check, Secerest says.
For instance, a regular airfare agent could help you get to the airport quickly and get to your destination.
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Book on a website.
Some companies offer free agents or get paid by agents who book your flights, Secrest says, but most people have to pay.
And he says it’s best to book on a company’s website, which gives you more control over the booking and the delivery of your ticket.
For airlines, he recommends booking on FlightAware, which allows you to see which airlines offer free flight agents.
If your agency charges a fee, it can make it harder for you to book, he said, but you should pay for that if you can, too.
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Book online.
Seccre says that if your agent is a travel agent or booking service provider, you can book on their website for free.
But the company also charges an agent fee, and you can avoid the agent fee by booking online, Secess says, adding that “it’s not always that easy.”
You’ll also have to submit the same payment information, which can be a hassle for many customers.
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Know when your trip is over.
You’ll need to know when your flight is over so that you don’t lose money on the trip.
“Booking on the Web is always the most convenient way to book your flight,” Seccres says, noting that some airlines offer flights with the same flight number or route every hour of every day.
And if you book online, it’s a lot easier to book a flight when you get home, he notes.
“The downside to booking on the Internet is that you get paid for every hour you book,” he adds.
Seceres says he gets paid for all of his bookings and doesn’t need to work hard to earn his money.
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Book ahead.
You might want to get a good idea of when your flights are over before booking, Seesces says.
Some airlines offer pre-booking tips.
For some flights, you’ll be able to book online before your flight even lands.
Others don’t offer that option.
You can also book in advance, which makes it easier to plan ahead.
“There’s nothing worse than when you’re flying to a location, and then you miss the airport because you didn’t plan ahead,” Secesse says.
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Book with your
