Friday, August 26, 2011

Tips For Getting Low Cost Domestic Airfare


Puerto Princesa Underground River, Palawan by Sem Paradeiro



You used to be able to travel by air with low cost fares. Okay, travel has never been completely affordable but it was a lot cheaper than what it is going for now. Trying to fly anywhere today is not unlike trying to figure out if you can afford a second home. Staycations and conference calls have replaced vacations and business trips because of the cost of airfare. Of course this will save you money but is it really as fun and productive to stay at home or in the office instead of on a beach in Maui. Of course, if you know where to look there are ways of getting cheap airfare on domestic flights. This article will discuss some easy ways to find those cheap flights. A great domestic place would be Palawan Underground River and you'll definitely love it there. When buying your tickets ask about discounts for your age group. Senior citizens, children, and students are often offered discounts on ticket prices. Depending on the package you purchase, children under a certain age may fly free. If you have a child who is a college student, they may also qualify for a discounted rate. It is worth the time to ask about any specials. The worst outcome of asking is that there won't be any deals but at least you'll have tried. Asking about possible discounts won't get you banned from flying. The most direct method to finding a cheap domestic flight is by asking for discounts.

Houses on Stilts; Coron Island, Busuanga, N. Palawan, Philippines by Lon&Queta



Don't switch airlines. Try to stay with the same airline to get there and to get back. Your airline will appreciate that you are coming and going on their planes and this can save you money. This also simplifies your flight booking and offers better service. Another purpose for doing this is that it saves you money to purchase a round trip ticket compared with two one way tickets. Going to Coron Hotels is no worries. This is slightly off topic, but why not consider driving to your destination? When you drive, you don't have to check any baggage, wait in line or go through security, which often makes up for any time you'd otherwise lose. It depends on your car and current gas prices, but in some cases driving even costs less than a flight. If you can share the driving and costs with someone else, you can really save money, and probably enjoy your trip more as well. This might not be what you had in mind for a cheap domestic flight, but it could be an even cheaper way to travel! It's good to take a road trip every once in a while!

Cheap domestic flights are out there, you just have to know where to look.

You can lower your travel costs considerably if you do a little research before you buy your ticket. This is actually no different from any other type of purchase. If you were going to buy a car or a computer, you'd also want to do your homework first. Making travel plans involves many different expenses. So it pays to search for the best deal that's available. Why pay any more than you have to for anything?