The Best way to save money on flights!

So the summer is winding down and it’s time to begin planning your next vacation.

If you are like me, you will cringe to think of the cost of an overseas trip. Often those trips are taken once every two years or so since they take a lot of proper planning and sacrifice.

A round trip ticket to Florida for example can cost between $40,000 to $50,000. Remember travelling also involves having spending money as well as paying for meals and accommodation.

Budget for flights

In order to facilitate travel, it is recommended that preparation is made months in advance of the trip.

If this is done then there won’t be any surprises when you attempt to buy your ticket.  The best part of purchasing your ticket weeks or even months in advance is that you are assured of your seat.

The negative part though is that deals or discounts might be offered after you have already purchased your ticket so you would not benefit from them.

There are a few things you can do to save money when travelling by air.

Tips to Save Money

Travel at the cheapest times

The price of flights varies considerably depending on the month, day and even time of travel. It is usually best to avoid weekends and choose a day in the week for travel.

Beat the baggage fees

To avoid excess baggage charges, why not wear your extra items instead of cramming them into your case? There are some fantastic products on the market that let you take additional belongings on your person ensuring they won’t count as excess baggage.

A luggage jacket combined with a good hand-luggage bag will get you the absolute maximum amount of luggage on a plane, without having to pay any check-in costs.

Weigh your luggage before you leave home

Why wait to get to the airport to find you are over the baggage limit and end up paying puffed up charges. Avoid this by weighing your bag before you leave home and take out any unnecessary items if you find you’re over the limit.

Don’t buy food on board

Many airlines charge for food on board. So save yourself a small fortune by taking along your own snacks instead of buying them on the plane or in the airport.

If you follow these guidelines then you will be able to book a flight and not break your budget!
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