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Airline Travel Tips for the Budget- Conscious Flier

Friday, February 27th, 2009

When the price of fuel soared in the last year, the airlines industry responded by imposing new surcharges and hiking up the prices of their tickets. These additional fees are certainly felt by travelers. But instead of grumbling and complaining, it is better that new tactics are employed in order to still enjoy savings and stick within the budget.

  • Luggage Surcharges: with airlines charging passenger additional fees for checked-in bags, it will be smart if you choose a carry on luggage. This means that you have to pack light, bringing only clothes that matches everything else and leaving bulky items such as blow dryers. If you need to check in your bags, then you should try to look for an airline which does not impose extra fees on the first checked in bag.
  • Ticket Price Increases: soaring ticket prices has certainly turned-off many travelers. If you are keen on enjoying cheap tickets, you should make an effort to look for them. Contrary to what others may say, there are still discounted airfares being offered especially online. You should make sure that you understand and accept all the limitations and restrictions that usually come with these cheap ticket deals.
  • Frequent Flier Surcharges: most airlines have reduced the value of their frequent flier program. Free flights require more number of frequent flier miles and they are also imposing $100 booking fees. If you have availed of such programs, you should make sure that your airline offers the best reward system in the industry. Shop and compare before you choose one.
  • Water, Pillows, Blankets: if the airlines charges you extra for these items, then you should not hesitate to bring them along if you want to avoid the extra fees. When it comes to bottled water, you should try buying one from the terminal rather than purchasing one from the airplane.

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Travel Tip: Getting Bumped to Better Seats

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Since stress is one of the leading causes of health problems, it is only natural for you to ensure that you are always comfortable when traveling. In addition to taking care of your body, a stress-free flight will certainly mean a more enjoyable time. One of the ways you can accomplish this is by booking a good seat.

Of course this is easier said than done considering the ticket prices increases that have resulted in many travelers booking cheap airplane tickets for seats that are usually located in the economy class. Your only hope is getting bumped to the first or business class section.

Since upgrades are usually based on availability as well as frequent flier status, you will have to exert extra effort in order to avail of these better seats. Here are some tips:

  1. Attitude – you should ask the airline crew if it is possible for you to be upgraded. Keep in mind that you should be courteous the whole time and tactful. Make sure you have a good reason for an upgrade. Also, it is best that you speak with the crew professionally and not simply charm your way to these upgrades. Time your query right. Do not make ask the airline crew if they are busy.
  2. Check in and Boarding – try to arrive at the airport earlier and inform the agents of your desire to be upgraded. When there are simply too economy class passengers, airlines usually move the other passengers upfront. You also have a better chance of getting an upgrade if you choose to board late since this is the time when the airline crew scans the seats and decide if they could upgrade a few passengers to better seats.
  3. Appearance – dressing well will surely make you more qualified to be upgraded. Try to wear a suit that is clean and well-pressed. You will look quite refined and the airline crew might be more receptive of your request.

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Honeymoons That Are Budget-Friendly

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Naturally, if it is your honeymoon, you are thinking enormous, but when you think about expensive flight tickets and other factors, there is a huge possibility that you will be in a honeymoon crisis. Here are some budget tips to help you with your trip.

Travel off-peak
Off-peak season vacation is cheaper, usually by 40% to attract visitors, but off-peak season can also mean bad weather. It is a risk that might be worth taking to save money.

Fly off-peak
To catch cheap airline deals, flying on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or early Saturday mornings is best advised by experts. George Hobica, Airfarewatchdog.com Founder, said that subscribing to e-newsletter is good, because airlines have sales which are not advertised in public every time. He also suggested purchasing peak-season tickets way ahead of time.

Accumulate points
Loyalty programs and frequent flyer miles from airlines, credit cards and hotels can be another option. In some cases, registering will get you benefits. If you are down on points, ask contributions from family and friends since most points can be transferred.

Choose packages
Find a great deal on packages that includes air fare, hotel and rental car. Price comparison online is the way to find which package offers the best price.

Think condo
Consider renting a condo if you desire some privacy. A house or a villa is another rental option.

Home exchange can also be put into consideration, wherein you exchange your house with another couple.

Wedding registry enrollment
Registries dedicated in making your desired honeymoon into a reality are now provided by travel agencies, resort chains and independent companies. Just put on the registry what you desire and your wedding guest can present it to you as a gift.

Something extraordinary
Save a lot by doing something extraordinary like enjoying romantic nights under the stars at El Capitan Canyon or doing some volunteer work.

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Monthly Guide on Cheap Vacation Packages

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

It takes timing and knowledge on finding cheap vacation. With Cheap Tickets 2009 Value Travel Forecast, a monthly guide to destinations may be obtained assuring the most affordable and reasonable prices for travel. January: New York. Apart from the hotel savings, travelers are may enjoy roaming the city without having to deal with the holiday [...]

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Avail of Cheap Airplane Tickets by Searching Online

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

If there is one thing that technology has taught us is that life can be simpler. Take for instance searching for cheap plane tickets. Before, travelers rely on their agents to book them the lowest possible rates. If they are looking for the best deals, they must speak with several travel agencies or airlines. This could consume so much time and could mean missing out on the best travel deals.

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Cheap Tickets Shopping Tips

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

If you have been worrying about the high airfare prices, you will be pleased to know that there are actually cheap ticket deals in the market. True, they will be harder to find but you just need to put in extra effort in order to enjoy the savings they offer.

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The Search for Cheap Tickets

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Travelers are quite frustrated with the rising cost of fuel. Most airlines try to compensate by offering fewer and fewer deals that include cheap airplane tickets. But this does not mean that there aren’t any. You just have to be a bit more resourceful when it comes to looking for these discounted airfares.

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Mexico and Caribbean Cheap Ticket Deals from American Airlines

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Traveling on a budget these days has become quite challenging considering the new surcharges imposed by airlines due to the soaring prices of fuel. For this reason, most travelers have become smarter. Not only are they choosing where to go but also when.

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Cheap Tickets to Mexico from Mexicana!

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Even though you did not get the chance to spend an amazing summer vacation because of the soaring airplane ticket prices, this does not mean that you should give up entirely especially now that Mexicana is offering these cheap airline tickets to Mexico.

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Understanding Cheap Ticket Deals

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The rising cost of traveling has made life quite tough on travelers. At times like these, you may want to utilize all resources in order to cut travel expenses. Many travelers have always relied on the availability of cheap airline tickets. Sadly, these discounted airfare deals have become more and more difficult to find.

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