In 2002, Travelocity mistakenly offered a flight from Los Angeles to Fiji for $0! A few lucky travelers jumped on it and the website agreed to honor the “offer.” Only dumb luck can deliver a free trip to a tropical paradise, but smart planning will help you save big on your next flight.
· Book early: Three weeks in advance is a general rule of thumb for the best deals.
· Be flexible: Airfares can vary widely depending on the day you travel. Kayak.com features a calendar with day-by-day fluctuations of the best fares across a given range of dates, so you can plan accordingly.
· Buy directly from the airline: Use expedia.com or other travel websites to find which airline offers the best fare to your destination—then visit the airline’s website where you’ll often find a better deal.
· Track your airfare: Use Yapta.com to track the price of a ticket you’ve already purchased. If the price drops, many airlines will give you the lower price. It never hurts to ask!
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