How to use different ticket sites to find low airfares

There are dozens of online airfare booking sites out there today, and each one clamors that they’ve got the best deals. But which one really does?

It depends. A deal, after all, isn’t just about price: how does a particular ticket or itinerary fit your schedule? Can you fly red-eye? Will that cheaper fare get you to your sister’s wedding on time, or do you need to specify when you arrive, and not leave it up to a computer? What about frequent-flier miles – will you get them? Can you use them?

It isn’t just what you want out of price that ... [Read this entry]

Tips for finding lower fares

Feeling your way around different online airfare searchers is a great way to get started on finding the best deal for your trip. However, as you’ve probably learned before, the airline and travel industries are nothing if not quirky. So as you try to put together your trip and find the best deal, here are some tips to keep in mind, to help you lower that fare even more:

• Be as flexible as possible. On the day you want to fly out, a higher fare is offered than on the day before. Can you fly out on the earlier, ... [Read this entry]