Checking Fares
What are some of the ways to check airline fares for those traveling on a budget or watching what they’re spending? You can check with each airline individually by either calling or checking their website. Remember that there is generally a fee when you book by calling the airlines that you can save when booking on line. However, some of the websites also have a booking fee. Keep in mind that travel agents are also a good source of budget fares, but some may charge for booking so ask before booking your ticket. Travel agents can also give many good suggestions if you are not traveling directly from point A to point B.
Check out the following websites as suggested by The Washington Post:
www.cheapflights.com
www.kayak.com
www.expedia.com
www.orbitz.com
www.travelocity.com
www.hotwire.com
www.priceline.com
www.smartertravel.com
www.independenttrtaveler.com
www.budgettravel.com
www.travelzoo.com
Some of the sites also offer fare alerts. Check expedia.com, kayak.com, orbitz.com and travelocity.com for this service. Also, for last minute specials try lastminute.com. Farecast.com will make predictions on airline fares. They also offer a Fare Guard that will lock in a price for one week. Farecompare.com and SideStep.com also will give you fare trends. I generally book my ticket on line directly with the airline I plan to fly. However, I have used the kayak.com site when looking for a fare to a destination that I do not travel often. I have found their website to be quick and easy to use.
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