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Many airlines release last-minute web fares on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for travel the coming weekend. In some cases (like American), last-minute fares will be released two weekends in advance - but again always on a Tuesday or Wednesday, making it a great time to check prices.A … [Read more...] about Grab the best last-minute deals on Tuesday nights

Fares are often discounted when flying to smaller, less popular airports. For example: try Stewart Airport (SWF) instead of JFK or LGA in New York City, Baltimore (BWI) instead of Dulles (IAD) in Washington DC, or several of the smaller airports in the Los Angeles area, like … [Read more...] about Fly to alternate airports for extra savings

Quite often, the cheapest airline tickets have a 7-, 14-, or 21-day advance purchase requirement, so booking as early as possible often means a better fare. For travel around major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, buying several months in advance is often necessary to … [Read more...] about The early-bird gets the best deal – book in advance to grab the biggest discounts

Don't delay when you see a great flight price. "Fast finger discounts" or price-loading errors are usually corrected in under an hour. According to Farecast, "50% of fares are gone within 50 hours of a price drop. Other great deals might only be available for one or two seats. … [Read more...] about Book bargain flights as soon as you see them – great deals tend to sell out very quickly

Many airlines now charge customers to check luggage, and the per-bag fees can add up quickly. By limiting belongings to carry-on bags or to one bag (for airlines like JetBlue that allows the first checked bag free), you can avoid these charges altogether. Check this list of … [Read more...] about Pack light to avoid checked-bag fees – or look for airlines like Southwest where bags fly free