The prices of airline tickets vary and change in as little as an hour or a day. The cheap ticket or the discount seat you are hankering about might be gone by the time you call. Of course, there is a chance that tickets for the flight you want are cheaper when you call later. But experience had taught us that the first possibility is more likely. However, there are ways, or tricks to increase your chances of finding a good deal. Just keep the prices of your airline tickets to yourself because your plane neighbor is likely to murder you if he finds out that you only paid half of the amount he did.
Whether you intend to use the internet or travel agency, start your search early. By early, I don’t mean a week or an hour before. A month before your desired date is ideal to find better prices of airline tickets. Don’t buy just yet, just search. It’ll give you an idea of how much and when the rates are likely to fluctuate or inflate at later dates. Keep in mind that airline rates depend on three factors: competition, demand, and inventory. Depending on how their competition is holding up, your choice airline might lower or increase its rates. For example, if...