Top 3 Strategies to Get the Cheapest Flights

Ever wondered how others keep finding the cheap flights and enjoying the best time of their lives for what appears like peanuts? There’s a method to saving on flights, and if you’re patient and resourceful enough, not only will you be able to get the most inexpensive flight tickets, but you may end up discovering previously unknown and underappreciated destinations that turn out to be utterly life-changing. While you should always stay mindful of the situation abroad in terms of getting covered with insurance, the word is literally your oyster when it comes to travel!

Be flexible about your destination

As long as there is no problem getting covered with insurance protection, the secret to finding the cheapest airline tickets is this - be flexible about the destination. If you start out in your search for the cheapest flights with fixed a destination in mind, you may not get what you’re looking for. Airlines or travel agencies, like any other businesses in the world, operate on the supply-versus-demand principle. Flights to least desired or not-so-popular destinations, naturally, tend to be cheaper - but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy going there! Of course, you'll need to research and check what is on offer before setting your heart on a destination. For example, if there are dirt cheap flights to three places you’ve never been to before, do some research and see if any of them appeal before going any further. There are also other factors that drive down the price of an airline ticket, such as the day of the week, the particular season, and travelling out of minor airports. If you don’t see these factors as deal breakers, you’re more likely to get the cheapest flights.

Buy early

Another important strategy (and this also applies to getting covered with the correct insurance to protect you, without the obscene costs) is to buy early. If you already have a specific destination in mind, buying the tickets well in advance allows you to get the best deals. To make sure you don't miss specials or promotions, register with the airlines (most have an email subscription system that blasts email notifications about their latest promos and cheapest airfares by season). Many companies also publish announcements in newspapers.

Be mindful of your luggage

Getting covered with good insurance can easily become costly if you’re not mindful of the extras you’re tacking on. The same goes when purchasing airline tickets, and, often, the company’s website will try its best to convince you to purchase extras. While the basic ticket may be very cheap, you could end up paying a whole lot more with the extras added on. To avoid this, be mindful of what you bring with you as the biggest saving you can make is by taking only carry-on luggage. Make the hard decisions about what you really need and what you can afford to remove from your bag. It’s also good to wear a jacket with lots of pockets - you can stuff it with your gadgets, camera and whatnot without needing an extra bag.

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of Insuremore. When it comes to getting covered with travel insurance, we offer a range of policies including single-trip, multi-trip and family insurance. For all your travel cover needs, Insuremore can help you in the quickest and most cost-efficient way.

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