Other Great Tips That Can Help Save You Money on Airfare:

Ask About Other Airlines – If the fares quoted are all on one specific airline, be sure to ask the travel agent if there are other airlines that may offer cheaper airfare. If possible, be prepared to ask for specific airlines (eg. Delta, Southwest, etc). Pointing out two or three other airlines to your travel agent is a good start but don’t overload them with a list of 5-10 airlines. If you find that the comparable airlines on your list indicate the same low rates, you aren’t likely to find better rates anywhere else.

Timing is everything! Airline tickets are generally cheapest during specific travel seasons. For example, if you decide to travel in late August and from March (excluding Spring/March Break) through mid June, the rates are cheaper as this is typically when air traffic is the lowest. But also keep in mind that this is not always the case as it also depends on the destination, since some popular destinations have strong air traffic and bookings year round.

Nearby Airports – Find out if there are other nearby airports. If there are two airports near where you live (e.g., Miami, Florida), ask if fares from the other airport (e.g. Fort Lauderdale, Florida) are cheaper. You will find that it’s worth the 20 mile drive in order to save $100 on airfare tickets. It doesn’t hurt to ask!

Special Discounts – Don’t forget to ask about special discounts as you may qualify for them. For example, if you are a student, senior, youth, etc. you might be able to slash your ticket prices instantly. Hey, if you don’t ask you will never know. Airline websites or the airline customer service agent won’t know if you qualify if you don’t tell them.

Online Coupon Codes – When booking your travel online, be sure to search the web to see if there are any valuable airline coupon codes that you can enter before confirming your purchase. Many airlines now have a option to enter the online coupon codes that will allow you to further save money on their advertised rates. Just Google the airlines (eg. Southwest Airlines Coupon Codes) and you will find a list of helpful sites that will list the airline coupon codes that you can use towards your booking.