How To Find Cheap Airfare

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from bender and more videos in the Air Travel category.You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/... or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmak... makes a flight more pleasant than knowing you got your ticket at the lowest possible price.To complete this How-To you will need:Computer with internet accessTelephoneSome patienceFlexibilityStep 1: Plan aheadPlan ahead. Airfares are usually lowest if you book at least 21 days in advance.Step 2: Be flexibleBe flexible about departure and return dates. Fares are generally cheaper if you stay over a Saturday night.Tip: The best fares are often available on Wednesdays between midnight and 1 a.m.; that's when most airlines readjust their prices for the week.Step 3: Consider alternate airportsConsider alternate airports. Say you want to go to New Orleans. Flying into Baton Rouge may be cheaper, and it's only an hour away.Step 4: Check online travel sitesSearch online travel sites like travelocity.com, cheapflights.com, expedia.com, hotwire.com, and bestfares.com. Check at least three before making your selection, since fares can vary by hundreds of dollars.Step 5: Check airline's websiteBefore making a purchase on a travel site, head to the actual airline's website. Sometimes, booking through the airline itself can snag you a cheaper seat.Tip: Discount carriers like Southwest and JetBlue don't always show up on travel sites, so search their websites directly.Step 6: Call airline's 800 numberCall the airline's 800 number and ask for their lowest fare—without giving specific travel dates. Service representatives often don't tell you about lower fares that are just a day or two before or after your target date.Tip: When calling airlines, always be polite and friendly. Studies show service people will go the extra mile for you if you're nice to them.Step 7: Have a good tripPack your suitcase and have a good trip!Thanks for watching How To Find Cheap Airfare! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscri...

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
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Length: 01:52
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