| Booking airfares to South America, and indeed any | | | | close to, your destination as possible. Airlines can vary |
| internal flights within this country can feel a little | | | | depending on the country of destination and if you |
| confusing if booking from New Zealand. We are well | | | | are travelling to a range of countries during your |
| used to our national carrier, and a few other notables | | | | holiday, it's a good idea to enquire whether you |
| that are more often better known for flying to | | | | should return on the same airline, or fly a different |
| Pacific destinations or Europe than Latin countries. | | | | way home. |
| So how do you select a good airline that's going to | | | | 3. Timing. Not only are there seasonal differences, but |
| meet your requirements? | | | | there is your lifestyle back home to consider too. |
| There are several factors that help you find good | | | | Booking an airfare to South America is about slotting |
| airfares and locate a good airline. | | | | it into your own life in New Zealand too. How do the |
| 1. Price is often one of the key parts in a decision for | | | | days flying in and out fit with your travel plans? Can |
| air tickets, especially for journeys where a few | | | | you leave really early in the morning, or arrive in the |
| thousand dollars shaved off of a couple of fares can | | | | middle of the night? If you live away from a main |
| make a huge savings to your holiday costs. It is | | | | centre, what sort of connecting flights will you need |
| important to ask why the price is slashed on | | | | to book in order to catch that plane? |
| particular airlines. If it's a no frills airline and you have a | | | | A trip to a continent rich with history, legend and |
| medical condition, young children or like to travel in | | | | culture needs a sound start and end, so selecting the |
| style, this might not be a good fit for you. It is also | | | | right airfares to South America is all part of the |
| good to note the airlines low season rates, and ask if | | | | journey. There's nothing like booking those tickets |
| the flights during these times are suitable if you want | | | | and committing yourself to that journey to a |
| to see particular events. | | | | completely different world. Ask for advice on airlines, |
| 2. Destination. With a wide range of airlines available | | | | select one (or two) and make a start. Bon Voyage! |
| it's a good idea to select one that goes direct, or as | | | | |