| The world has become more accessible ever since a | | | | stopovers are offered at discounted prices by airlines. |
| price war erupted amidst airlines. You can travel to | | | | 5. Fly as a courier |
| practically any destination in the world at a fraction of | | | | An amazing deal that's available these days is to fly |
| the price you would have paid even half a decade | | | | as courier. It's faster to send documents as courier |
| back. And, the joyride continues! | | | | than by freight so many companies offer free flights |
| Prices are not crashing anymore but there are | | | | to travelers willing to fly as couriers. The only catch is |
| innovative saving techniques you can use to save the | | | | that you are not allowed baggage and a handbag is |
| moolah that could be well used on other traveling | | | | all you can take. |
| expenses. Following are few completely legal tricks | | | | 6. Early bird |
| that could save you serious money, especially if you | | | | Early bookings are cheaper than last minute |
| are a frequent flyer and look at traveling costs | | | | reservations. Book at least two weeks before you |
| cumulatively. | | | | fly, three if possible. For international flights, you |
| 1. Flexibility pays | | | | should book 30 days in advance to save on the fare. |
| Most airlines offer discounted periods; if you aren't | | | | 7. Be on the spot |
| particular you could wait for such offers pick the | | | | Smart travelers often make money on overbooking. |
| best deals. If you can't be that flexible, looking out | | | | If you are not particular about dates, cancel your |
| for cheaper dates around your date of traveling can | | | | ticket when the flights are overbooked. The airlines |
| help. | | | | will offer you cheaper tickets and sometimes even |
| 2. Fly midweek | | | | cash return. |
| Most people fly on weekends making the tickets | | | | Another strategy is to book online right after |
| expensive. If you can manage it, fly during workdays | | | | midnight when the airlines reload their computers. You |
| and you will save a bunch. It is also a good idea to | | | | could buy tickets that people booked but didn't buy! |
| avoid getting back on a Sunday. The later you fly, | | | | 8. Saving blocks |
| the more crowds you will catch paying prime price. | | | | If you are a frequent flyer, you could save money |
| Return on Saturday and catch the cheaper fare. | | | | buying coupon booklets. Airlines periodically offer |
| 3. Check, check and check | | | | block tickets or coupons, especially to senior citizens |
| Check every flight option available on the route you | | | | and students. Be on the lookout for such deals and |
| are flying. You can never say where you find a great | | | | cinch them as soon as you see them. |
| deal. It also pays to check return fare even if you | | | | Schemes by one airline are often followed by similar |
| are flying one way. Though bizarre, sometimes, | | | | offers by other airlines. Be alert and ready to grab |
| return fares turn out to be cheaper than one-way | | | | your destinations! |
| tickets! | | | | Flying was never cheaper or more convenient. The |
| 4. Connect | | | | competition between airlines has made flying a |
| Often it is cheaper to fly to a nearby city and then | | | | buyers' market and you can make the most of it by |
| fly to your destination. Connecting flights and | | | | being an aware consumer! |