I’ll Never Book a Flight Without These 4 Steps
There are some things we can all agree on: crowded airports, expensive tickets, and sold out flights. But planning a getaway doesn’t have to be such a hassle—just use these insider tips.
Incognito mode in your browser might save you money when booking your flight.
1. Book flights on private browser
Cookies track when you look at a flight, and give you higher prices the more you check on it. Rude. So be sure to always check flights with your private browser or incognito on!
Incognito mode in your browser might save you money when booking your flight.
Choose the right day of the week to buy airline tickets.
2. Buy your tickets on a Tuesday
It’s the slowest day for sales, so you might have a better chance of getting a good price.
The websites that feature aircraft seat maps and seat reviews will help you to be better prepared for your flight.
3. When choosing a seat, check SeatGuru
Find out which type of plane you’ll be on, and scope out the chair situation (Will they have TVs? Does your seat recline? Is there a better one than what was autoselected for you?).
Check airlines' websites for special offers and deals.
4. Some budget airlines aren’t on travel search websites
Like Southwest, for example. These budget airlines are able to give you the best prices because they don’t pay a commission to airline websites like Kayak, Expedia, etc. Check individual airline sites for the best deals.
Check airlines' websites for special offers and deals.