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Use Fare Comparison Tools
Before you even book your dates of travel, utilize the comparison tools to find you the cheapest
days to travel. On a site like Google Flights or Sky Scanner, you can view trends in fares for a
particular route over weeks which helps you choose to travel on some of the cheaper days.
Airlines like Flyadeal are always well-represented in such comparison tools, so budget travelers
might want to start with those.
2. Book in Advance but Not Too Early The Sweet Spot for
Booking
While last-minute deals can be some real money-makers, the best strategy for budget travelers
is to book their flights well ahead of timeābut not too far before that. Generally, the sweet spot
for booking domestic flights is about 2-3 months ahead of your travel date, and for international
travel, about 3-6 months is optimal. This allows you to avoid booking too close to your flight date
when the booking surcharges become prohibitive while still getting more favorable fares before
they are hiked.
Track Fare Drops
Most airlines, like Flyadeal, have a habit of dropping their prices if the seats have not been fully
booked before the flight. You can sign up for fare drops to see when a drop has occurred on
your preferred route. Don't sleep on it, though, because fare drops are usually time-bound and
well worth the headache.
3. Leverage Loyalty Programs and Travel Credit Cards
Accumulate Frequent Flyer Miles
Joining an airline's loyalty program would help you save in the long run, especially for those who
are frequent fliers. Most budget airlines, such as Flyadeal, already have loyalty programs where
you will be able to collect points or miles on any flight taken. You can exchange these points for
discounted flights or even free tickets, free upgrades, or even priority boarding.
Use Credit Card Rewards
Many travel cards have travel rewards you can use to pay for flights. These cards often have
sign-up bonuses, frequent flier miles, or cash-back options you can use to pay for your next
flight. As a budget traveler, using a card that partners with airlines like Flyadeal will make it
much easier to book affordable flights.