Cheap ticket in 10 ways

 


Ways to get cheap airline tickets



You can also search for cheap airline tickets in a unique way - for example on Friday the 13th or on Wikipedia. The use of non-stereotypical methods takes some time, but saves a lot. Along with the previously published guides: The 10 Commandments of Cheap Flights and Original Ways to Get Cheap Airfares, this article creates a compendium of knowledge for every hunter of cheap airline tickets.

1. Hotline
The hotline or telephone customer service office will dispel your doubts in almost every matter. Did you know that last year the low-cost carrier flew on the route you are interested in, and this year you cannot find information about its plans? It is the hotline consultants who can have the latest information about the carrier's intentions. It may turn out, for example, that it is better to wait a few more weeks with the purchase, because you can save a lot, especially on popular holiday or winter routes.

2. Wikipedia
On Wikipedia, almost every international airport has its own article, where among many other useful information you can find a list of airlines serving a given airport and a network of direct connections. It is a great source of knowledge about the airport's offer, and the well-organized international Wikipedia community takes care of keeping the data up-to-date. Unfortunately, sometimes the Polish version of airport websites is underdeveloped, but their English counterparts are really comprehensive and reliable, and using them, even for people with little knowledge of this language, should not be a problem.

3. RTW
RTW stands for "Round the world". It is a bundle of several tickets sold most often by airline alliances (Star Alliance, Oneworld and Sky Team). Such a ticket is rather expensive, but it is a great alternative for experienced travelers who plan a long route. The only restrictions for ticket holders are: free seats on the selected flights, the total number of kilometers that can be covered on the ticket, and the number of stops along the way. RTW tickets are also a good option for tourists who choose their destinations spontaneously, because the next stops do not have to be defined in a rigid way. More about RTW tickets can be found on Wikitravel. In Europe, it's best to buy an RTW ticket in England and choose London as the departure airport. Sometimes additional discounts can be obtained, using the student status or Euro <26 card. Some airlines also earn points in loyalty programs, also for flights on RTW tickets.

4. Sightseeing during a transfer
The offer of visiting during a transfer applies to long-distance flights as well as combined and multi-section connections. When flying by plane with a change in a given city, we reserve a few additional hours or days to explore it. Depending on your budget, you can stay at a hotel in a transfer city and get to know it better for a few days, or visit some of the must-see spots for a few hours between flights. It is often an additional bonus for a longer journey, and sometimes even an argument that determines the choice of a specific connection. An over 24-hour break in a city between flights is called "stop over" - always when booking a ticket you should find out if and on what terms the airline allows such stops.

5. Discounts and bonuses, loyalty programs
Most airlines reward regular customers. It awards them with special discounts and even free flights - usually as part of special loyalty programs. This offer is primarily for businessmen and companies, because rarely any private person travels frequently enough by air to collect money for a free flight. However, if you often use the one-line offer, collecting points will definitely pay off. The most popular frequent flyer bonuses are priority check-in, priority boarding, use of special lounges at airports, vouchers for a certain amount, travel in a higher class, increased baggage allowance and, of course - free airline tickets.

6. Traditional airlines
Traditional carriers also have interesting prices. They mainly concern: longer routes, less popular destinations, flights booked at the last minute in the event of an emergency, as well as situations when we take a lot or unusual luggage with us (prams, musical instruments or sports equipment). Traditional airlines are also getting cheaper as a result of fierce competition from low-cost carriers. Therefore, they keep offering new promotions and sales. Traditional airlines focus on the quality of service and no additional fees for everything that is included in the price lists of low-cost airlines. In addition, in traditional airlines, certain groups of passengers, such as children or the elderly, can count on special treatment and discounts.

7. Unlucky thirteen
You can also save a lot by choosing to fly on the 13th of any month. This is especially true in Anglo-Saxon countries, whose inhabitants are famous for their superstitions. Price reductions can reach 15-20%, because passengers prefer to choose a different travel date. You can keep even more money in your pocket when flying on Friday 13. Unfortunately, these reductions are more pronounced for flights to or from the USA, England, sometimes also France, Australia and various other former colonial countries. The effect of the "unlucky thirteen" is virtually imperceptible for flights within Europe.

Aircraft seat occupancy is generally low on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks. All those who do not believe in the possibility of repeating such a scenario have a chance to book a flight at a really low price.

The above methods do not exhaust all possibilities and are only general suggestions for globetrotters planning long journeys well in advance. If you have your own proven ways and would like to share them, we will be happy to supplement our knowledge and develop this article - we look forward to your comments and opinions on cheap flying and creative ways to get cheap air tickets.


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