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HOW TO GET CHEAP TRAVEL TICKETS

Monday, January 5th, 2009

With planning, foresight and a little bit of hard work, you can go ahead
and have that dream vacation the economical way. Here's how:

*Search the internet, call airline agencies and watch the news to keep
yourself up to date on discounts. There are a lot of promotional fares
offered by airline companies that are new in the industry.

*When you do travel a lot, sign up for frequent flier miles.

*Ask about student fares or senior citizen discounts.

*Keep a flexible travel schedule. Go with the flow. If the promo states
that they only give discounts every Tuesdays, then set your departure on
Tuesday. Generally, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the days that
have fewer reservations, so it in on these days that tickets are sold
cheap. Monday is usually the busiest day of the week.

* Do not go ahead and make reservations to the first airline company you
see with promotions. Take the time to source out a variety of options.
Take the time to find out if the promotion is indeed the cheapest in
your area. Ask the clerk about other offers available. When checking
through the internet, make sure you check at least five sites before you
decide where to buy your tickets.

*You can have the option of purchasing tickets trough consolidators.
These are people who buy a whole block of tickets and resell them at
certain discounts. This helps the airline fill up still available seats.
The travel section of the newspaper is the place to check for ticket
consolidators.

*Try flying on off peak hours schedule. Usually if you take the before
seven in the morning flight or the after seven in the evening flight,
tickets are at their cheapest. This too, will be a wise decision since
it is at these times that airlines are not overcrowded, thus getting
more space for yourself and your luggage.

*Be sure to inquire if the airline offers travel packages. Some airlines
do offer packages such as car rental discount or a hotel room discount
that comes with the travel ticket.

* When you are flying off season, be very sure to ask about certain
standby fares.

*Have an early booking. Promotions are usually offered when one reserves
a ticket three weeks beforehand. Remember that due to over crowding
during the holidays, you may not use your frequent flier miles. So book
in advance if you plan to travel during the holidays.

*Staying with only one airline on your entire trip may too, give you
discounts. Airlines offer special rates to round trip tickets or
connecting flights.

Have a safe trip and enjoy!

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Fly business class without paying too much

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Fly business class without paying too much

Is there anyone who does not love the pampering and the comfort of business class travel? I guess not. But there are many who have never bought a business class air ticket for fear of burning a hole in their pockets. Very few people know that there are ways to acquire a business class ticket without going on a spending spree. Just like you want to travel business class, airlines want their business class tickets to be sold and not go empty. So, a little research and a pinch of smart thinking is all that is needed. Need to know some more on traveling business class on a discount? Read on.

Traveling first class or business class is something everybody would love to do. Most people refrain from doing so due to the high costs of business class tickets. However there are ways to work around the problem of high business class ticket fares. Airlines are constantly increasing business class ticket fares and at the same time there are a number of ways in which you can get discounted business class tickets. Like I said earlier, you just have to work around the problem.

Business class tickets can be bought at discounted prices. Every airline offers business class tickets at discounted prices. Not many people are aware of this tactic of the airlines industry. These discounted business class tickets are referred to as ?Y-Ups? and the airlines advertise for them very discreetly. These tickets are made to look exactly like regular coach tickets but have a special code for the airline staff to recognize them as business class tickets. A quick check of travel and airline company websites and a comparison of coach and business class prices will reveal the presence of discounted business class tickets. Such discounts however may not apply to international travel and to some destinations.

Some features of a discounted business class ticket are:

* The discounted business class tickets are usually one-way tickets. In some cases, the cheapest fares are for round travel.
* Discount business class tickets come with a refund and the tickets can also be exchanged for another without a fee.
* It is not mandatory to book much in advance for discount business class tickets. Some can be booked only a week prior to travel at the discounted fare.
* You are given frequent flier miles that you may accumulate and use to get discounts during your next travel and also get priority while booking tickets with that airline.

When you travel by business class on a break journey make sure you check whether all the flights have a business class section. Sometimes a travel agent may sell you discounted business class tickets while your connecting flight has no business class at all.  Discounted business class tickets are a boon to everyone, in particular:

* Business people who fly frequently and end up paying the complete price each time.
* People who are forced to pay the basic fare for the next flight because they have missed their flight.
* People who travel last minute. Business travelers, students and people with family emergencies requiring immediate travel benefit from discounted business class tickets that sometimes cost lesser than a full coach ticket.
* People who travel during a festive season or for some particular occasion such as a wedding or a funeral.
* People who are on the heavier side and require larger seats for comfort benefit from discounted business class tickets.

The basic reason behind these discounted business class ticket fares is to give full advantage to people who purchase expensive coach tickets. The money form these tickets is higher for the airline as the business class seats would otherwise either not be filled or get filled by people with frequent flier updates. Keep your eyes open for such discount business class tickets called ?Y-Ups?.

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Airlines tickets: Buy them cheap

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Some people have to travel a lot. They have business travel requirements or stay away from their family because of work. Such people travel often to meet their family. Airlines tickets are not the same anymore with new airlines being added regularly. Fierce competition is pushing airlines to offer competitive airlines tickets rates. This is working in favor of travelers as more and more airlines are adopting the grading system.

There are ways to book cheap airlines tickets other than looking around for cheap fares. Airlines now offer packages and discounted fares in certain cases and you can find out if you fall into any of the categories. Let us look at some avenues of getting discounted airlines tickets:

1. Frequent flier miles: This is very convenient for people who travel frequently on work or personally. Air carriers offer points for passengers who travel frequently on their airlines. You can use these miles to get priority next time you book your airlines tickets and also get discounted fares. Corporate travelers can tie up with air carriers for a certain periods of time and get offers and discounts for that duration. Corporate tie-ups ensure better service and priority for airlines tickets.

2. Promotional fares: Some countries offer discounts and promotions on airlines tickets during a certain period during the year. Such countries include Malaysia and Singapore who do so in order to promote trade and tourism to their countries. Cross-checking fares with other airlines and through travel agents will land you excellent fares on airline tickets.

3. Vacation Packages: A vacation planned in advance is a vacation smartly planned as you can get the best fares if you book early. Usually vacation packages include booking a hotel, taxi and other aspects of a vacation, you can get great airline fares in this kind of package deals. You should also remember that if booked separately, it would add up to much more. In fact some airlines tickets are up to 85% cheaper if booked about two months in advance. Raveling during odd hours such as on midnight flights is also a good idea as you may land discounted airlines tickets, as not many people are willing to take flights at such odd hours.

4. Student and children discounts: Some airlines offer special packages for students and discounted fares for children below a particular age. Make enquiries about such discounts and packages before booking your airlines tickets.

5. Some other factors that affect your chances of getting cheap airlines tickets are time of travel including day of the week and time of travel. Midnight flights and flights during the week are much cheaper than those during weekends. Off-season airlines tickets are also almost half the cost as that of a ticket during peak season.

These are some of the ways in which you may avail of discounted fares and promotional offers. There are many factors to consider while booking an airlines ticket and a little responsibility and awareness will save you a lot of money on airline ticket fares.

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Air tickets: The Blahs!

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Air travel is probably the most preferred travel mode for most people especially in the United States. Traveling by air is fast and hassle free; especially with the current tend of cheap air tickets. Many people have the need to travel constantly either for business needs or if their family lives in another town.

Sometimes time is an important factor and you may not want to waster it traveling by road. For example if you have the weekend off and you want to spend it with your family that lives in another town. Traveling by air would be the best option as it saves you time and gives you more time with your family. If you were flying by air for the first time, it would be a great idea to research the web for articles on air travel.

Get yourself updated on the aspects of air travel such as booking tickets, baggage rules, security measures and jet lag. There is no an abundance in the number of ways you can book your air tickets. There are a number of low cost airlines that offer cheap air tickets. They differ from regular airlines in that they do not offer the frills they offer such as food and beverages during the flight. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind while booking your air tickets:

* Air tickets may be booked online either through the airline’s website or a ticket booking website such as www.cheapticketdirect.com. These websites usually offer discounted prices for your air tickets as they buy tickets in bulk and sell it to you. Air tickets can also be booked through a travel agent or directly through the airline?s office.

* The important factor to consider prior to booking your air tickets is to determine if your plans are concrete. You should be sure about the time of travel and the flexibility of your travel. In the case of discounted tickets, they cannot be cancelled in most cases or you may have to pay more money to have them changed.

* Always compare air tick prices before buying them. Find out how much the air ticket will cost you if you book directly, through a travel agent and through an exclusive air ticket booking website. Compare prices from different travel websites before you buy your air ticket.

* Take note of any rewards and royalty points that the airlines offers for booking much in advance or for booking through your credit card.

* Once you have finished booking your air ticket, you will be sent a confirmation email. This email will contain the electronic version of your air ticket and a confirmation number or code. Take a printout of your air ticket and make note of the confirmation number. You will need it at the time of entering the airport.

Booking your air ticket is easy if you look around properly and research and find information on the best way of booking your air ticket. Air travel is very simple and after once or twice of booking, you wil get a hang of it and will know how best to buy cheap air tickets.

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