What is the best way to save on air tickets?

It is known that the earlier you can order and buy a ticket, the cheaper it is. And if you decide in advance on the date of the flight and buy a plane ticket as early as possible, you can make its purchase almost half the price. But there are also other factors that affect the price of an air ticket: low-cost airlines, charters, special offers of airlines , discounts and a variety of promotions. We decided to tell you about them so that you can take them into account to save on the cost of the flight.

Low-cost carriers

There are budget airlines, also known as discount carriers or low-cost carriers. The term comes from the English "low cost," which means "low price." The pricing policy of such airlines is simple: they offer passengers extremely cheap tickets by cutting out the usual services provided by traditional airlines.

Here are some features passengers of low-cost carriers face:

• no free food or drinks;
• baggage restrictions;
• inexpensive tickets do not include reserved seating;
• secondary airports are often used for boarding;
• purchased tickets cannot be refunded or have their departure dates changed;
• short direct flights – the duration of flights is usually no longer than 3 hours;
• no traditional ticket offices, and tickets are usually bought on the airline's website.

This marketing approach allows airlines to sell tickets at very low prices. For example, the cost of a flight between European countries with low-cost carriers is about 30 euros, and during promotions, the price of a ticket can drop to 10-15 euros. This is the best way to get the cheapest airline tickets.

Charter flights (charters)

Charter flights are a great way to save on a flight if there are still free seats on board.
Disadvantages of charters:

• it is impossible to book a ticket in advance;
• the departure time is often inconvenient;
• the airline can change the departure time at the last minute;
• charters are only available to popular tourist destinations;
• the level of service may be lower than standard;
• tickets for charters are not available for sale and can only be purchased through tour operators organizing the flight.

Tour operators offering charter flights may offer to purchase a tour package that includes a flight and accommodation. Often the cost of such a tour is lower than a ticket for a regular one-way flight.

Therefore, carefully approach the selection, booking and purchase of air tickets online or at the box office in your city to find the most profitable options.

Promotions, discounts and special offers on tickets

Also on this site there is a separate section with special offers from airlines, where air tickets are placed for promotions and with a real discount. Therefore, for those who want to save money, it is worth more often to monitor the availability of such special offers on our website.

Official promotions

Traditional air carriers often run promotions during which you can buy tickets for very good special offers. That is why it makes sense to regularly view the official websites of airlines or subscribe to their mailing list in advance. It is also useful to know in advance which airlines often carry out low-cost air ticket sales. Therefore, do not forget to follow such promotions on air tickets: this is a real chance to save money and take advantage of a profitable special offer.

Search Resources

There are many airlines operating in the passenger transportation market, and therefore it is physically impossible to view all their websites and check the cost of the flight. However, there are special resources on the network that search for air tickets on the official websites of air carriers. With the help of such sites, you can not only find a profitable ticket or promotion for air travel, but also book it in advance.

As a rule, most of these sites do not directly sell the found air ticket, but only re-send it to the portal of the air carrier itself or the ticket agency.

The operation of such search services is determined by three parameters:
- range of coverage of air carriers;
- convenience and practicality of use;
- availability of additional functions.

 When buying an air ticket, you must take into account the following conditions

 Day of the Week
The best deals for airline tickets usually come on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the days when companies usually cut prices. On Tuesday, the best deals usually appear after 3 pm, and on Wednesday - just after midnight.

 Departure and arrival times
The most unfavorable day for departure is Friday, and for return - Sunday (for return flights). On days like these, there are many passengers looking to relax on the weekend, so companies are raising ticket prices.

 Seasonality
A very important factor that greatly affects the price of an air ticket. For example, in the cold season, tickets to Turkish resorts are very cheap, and before Christmas, tickets to Europe are sold at rather high prices.

 Possibility to buy a ticket in advance
You need to decide on this item yourself. On the one hand, the earlier you buy a ticket, the cheaper it is, and knowing the departure date, you can adjust your entire schedule for it in advance. On the other hand, great deals on air tickets with substantial discounts usually appear on sale only at the very last moment.

 Transfer
This is often a good way to reduce the cost of your flight. And if you have a long flight, then a transfer will not only help you save on tickets, but will also allow you to warm up and relax a little at the airport, where you are transferring to another flight.

 Service level
You can refuse additional service and choose a cheap class, which will also save on the cost of the flight. In any case, you will be offered non-alcoholic drinks, and delicious sandwiches can be grabbed from home. If you do not have large luggage, then this will also reduce the ticket price.

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