Initially, flying way developed for people of a certain class and society level but in 70 or so years, nobody would think twice about going to an airline website
Now, if you're like me, a student who can hardly rub two pennies together but love to get out and travel and fear checking airline websites with the cost of the costs etc. Even for families, trying to get the best deal and value for money can always be a contributing factor i.e, Does the airline provide car rental partnership deals, does it have deals on accommodation or is it actually cost effective? Things like this are what people generally look for when travelling but going from one place to another, the first thing that needs attention is the method of getting there! The popularity of flying from place to place outweighs the likes of rail, sea and road transport in terms of travel, so here are some tips on getting the best deal for your travels and hopefully will help you out:
- 1) Price Comparison Websites: Going to an airline's website, their main aim is to fill the seats and fill their pockets, generally. You may think "Dublin to Amsterdam €120? Forget it" which will throw you off, not alone the airline but even travelling. To minimize this impact of ticket costs, price comparison websites look through many airlines and try to find the best deal for your travels and try to get the best offer for your flexibility requirements. Being 100% flexible, it would be easy to book the cheapest flight they have but these sites put in the work also for those who aren't as flexible and do their best to accommodate. Some of the top 5 best comparison sites I've either used or heard good things about:
- Skyscanner- http://www.skyscanner.ie/
- Kayak- https://www.kayak.com/
- Momondo- http://www.momondo.ie/
- Hipmunk- https://www.hipmunk.com/
- Airfarewatchdog- http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/
- 2) BUDGET AIRLINES: Airlines like Southwest, Sun Country Airlines, easyjet and Ryanair offer some good deals with certain value for money but another point can be made out of awareness for when to buy the ticket. If you buy in peak buying time, you could pay an arm and a leg. Be sure to follow airlines on social media as if the tickets to some destinations aren't selling, the airline may put on a flash sale or give limited discount time or may even raffle away tickets. Calling up these airlines before booking to find out the best times to buy and bargain with them if you can, to see what deals can be made.
- 3) Travel Blogs, Vlogs or Travel Posts: Reading what others have written about travelling to certain destinations, how they got there cheaply, if and what airline they used and what time of year they booked their flights could shape your travel and give an idea of when and how long you will travel to and what time of year is appropriate to travel there. Families travelling with kids should look into blogs to see which destination gives them best enjoyment value for money instead of focusing solely on money. Young people thinking of traveling, backpacking etc. Look at other student traveler blogs. Look at top destinations that give you the best experiences and don't disregard a place because your mates aren't going. Again, look for the best enjoyment value for money!
- 4) Travel with friends! Group booking might be cheaper! And don't be afraid to downgrade your accommodation deal for a cheaper flight either!
*Pics Credit: Not mine! +TheLifeOutside +Designmodo *
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Hope this helps you with trying to sort your own travelling plans and transport methods. All feedback welcome!
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More posts to come on other modes of transport, how to travel cheaply altogether and other cool travel and tourism tips.
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