Have you ever noticed that you might be sitting right next to someone on a flight who paid a lot less money than you did for an air ticket? It happens every day - on every flight. Here are some tips on how to get the lowest available fare:

• Plan as far in advance as you can.

• Be flexible with your dates and times of travel. Leaving an hour or two later may save you a bundle. Flexibility is the key to getting a discounted seat.

• Check alternate airports. If you are near two airports, get prices using both. One might be a lot less than the other.

• Keep checking air ticket prices. Airlines modify their airfares constantly and flight availability changes.

• Do not forget about senior citizen discounts. If you are over age 62, most airlines entitle you to a discount on your travel.

 

 

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