Flying is the easiest and simplest way to get from A to B when there is significant distances involved, however it can be very expensive. There is the ticket price itself, however the taxes and surcharges can bump up the overall cost of a ticket by more than 50% very easily. Factor in incidental expenses too, such as eating and drinking at airports plus transportation to and from the airport, and your budget can be wiped out very easily.

Remember, the point of travel is to get you to where you want to get to and do your business or enjoy yourself. Any cost reduction in your costs in transit means you have more money to play around with and enjoy yourself, which is after all the point of the exercise!

When you are sourcing your air ticket, it pays to be flexible. There is very wide variation in airfares depending on the day, week and month you are flying. There is even wide variation depending on the time of day you are catching a plane, so make sure you are as flexible as possible to save those hard earned dollars. Always stipulate a date range for your outward and return flights and don’t zero in on specific dates or times. This way you will get the full picture of what is happening with the fares on offer.

Generally, mid-week flights are cheaper than the rest. Weekend flights are typically in demand from social travelers, and Monday’s and Friday’s are usually in heavy demand by business travelers. Flying in the middle of the week will reduce the cost and give you an added bonus of having to deal with smaller crowds and more room on aircraft.

Your outbound and inbound airports should also be flexible, as flying from an airport a short journey away may save you hundreds of dollars for no appreciable difference in your overall journey time from home. You will need to factor in the cost of transit to the airport and your home or ultimate destination, so the cost saving must be appreciable to make up for this.

Even if you are flying one-way, you should look at the cost of a return trip ticket. For some reason, airlines do price one-way tickets much more expensively than round trip tickets. By buying a return ticket, you could save money on your one-way journey.

Always check the surcharges and additional fees being levied by the airlines. In particular, check the baggage allowances offered as excess baggage costs are typically very expensive. The cost of excess baggage can very quickly wipe out any cost saving on the ticket price. You should also consider what the situation is regarding food and drinks served on the aircraft – if you have to pay for these, you can expect exorbitant charges and a reduced disposable budget to enjoy at your destination.

Wherever you can, avoid the traditional holiday periods for air travel. This always bumps up the ticket price and makes for hard work having to deal with crowds at check-in and baggage reclaim, as well as packed aircraft and the social implications of having somebody’s child crying all the way through the flight. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you want as little stress as possible, so you are fit and ready to get on with life at your destination.

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