Travel Smart During Shoulder Months
Opt to travel during shoulder months, the period between peak season and off-peak season. This not only secures cheaper fares but also grants advantages such as fewer crowds, more affordable accommodations, and rental cars. We try and plan all our trips around shoulder months to be able to save on travel bookings.
Plan Early and Be Patient
If your destination and travel dates are confirmed, promptly track airfares. Book immediately if you find lower fares, but exercise patience if the fares are standard. Keep in mind the risk of potential fare increases and strike a balance between planning ahead and waiting for the opportune moment to book.
Leverage Third-Party Booking Websites
Harness the power of websites like Skyscanner and Hopper to set alerts for preferred destinations and dates. Receive notifications when fares drop and, in some cases, get insights into expected further decreases or probability of fluctuation in coming days/weeks.
Direct Airline website Exploration
Compare fares from third-party websites and, when finalizing your choice of airline, explore their official website for potentially better deals, improved cancellation policies, or more favourable baggage policies.
Travel Light for Maximum Savings
Many airlines now charge separately for seat selection, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage. Minimize expenses by traveling as lightly as possible, and explore credit card perks that may offer the first baggage for free.
Strategically Bundle your bookings
Consider bundling your flight, hotel, and rental car bookings for potential discounts. Platforms like Skyscanner, Booking.com, and MakeMyTrip often offer savings when combining some or all of these bookings. While this strategy may not always be effective, smart decision-making is key, and individual bookings may sometimes be more cost-effective.
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