Cheapest travel?

Question

What would be the cheapest flight or bus plan for traveling out of state this Christmas?

Answer 1

Corinne, What state? Here is the cheapest way to get good airfares.

There are several ways to get the best airfare: Try one of the big companies: Travelocity.com. or Expedia.com. The advantage to them is that they show many different airlines and the cheapest prices for both the specific date you want to fly and the dates surrounding that date. In case your plans are flexible. The disadvantage is that you are locked into the fare dates. If you want to change a date due to injury or an emergency, their fees can be extreme.

Try the airlines directly. Either their Web sites or direct telephone lines. Some of the Airlines offer low price guarantees meaning that if you find a cheaper fight on another Web site they may match the price or beat it. Each airline is different though, so you have to check them out individually.

Just remember, if you are going to try to get the cheapest flights, the airlines normally have restrictions. You may have to purchase the ticket 14 or 21 days in advance, there may be no refunds or changes allowed. You really need to know these restrictions. If you try looking for a last-minute flight you will end up paying a lot more, although there are occasional exceptions. I personally, managed a last minute ticket to S.F on the Millennium New Years eve. And received a better price than my friends that had booked a month in advance! But… you cannot depend on this at all.
Usually travel agents do not get the lowest fares and sometimes they tack on a commission. Travel agencies used to be the best way to get the best airfare, but with the Internet, It is now just as easy for individuals to check themselves.

If you call an airline directly (they all have toll-free numbers), be sure to ask them if they have any specials. Often they do have specials, but you have to ask them about them!
So be careful about restrictions on tickets. Be aware of charges for overweight baggage and remember that many of the very CHEAP fares you see in the Travel section of the local Papers are fares that are quoted, “without taxes” Taxes can really add up.
Have fun and happy travels.

Answer 2

There are many websites that offer some great deals on air travel. It turns out to be much cheaper if you get an air booking done much ahead of the actual time of travel. You can contact the airline directly and have updated information. Also, contacting reliable travel agents can give you some deep insight into reasonable travel options this coming Christmas; yet, online deals can work most pocket-friendly.

Answer 3

You could always try a wholesale broker too! They offer discounted and sometimes buy 1 get 1 airfares. You can try one I've used before below or look up others if you want. Good luck!

Answer 4

There are amny travel sites to use like kayak. Or you can try ytbtravel.com/1218638. They have great deals on airfare, cruises, you can even use it to shop at places like macy's to get extra discounts.