When traveling, airline fees can absorb a substantial amount of your budget. Start saving money with these 5 simple hacks before you ever take off!
1. Use flight comparison sites like Skyscanner to find the best fares. With over 1200 airline and travel sites, you're bound to find the lowest price.
2. Set up an airfare alert to find the best price. Deal alerts can be set up thru websites like Airfarewatchdog. Simply customize your flight plan with a price point and once the airfare reaches that price, you’ll receive an alert via email.
3. When booking flights enable private browsing or clear your cache. Many sites track your visit and believe it or not, they raise the price simply because you’ve visited the site before.
4. Book your flight in advance preferably 54 days out for the best price. See CheapAir study for more detailed information.
5. Pack light and save on baggage fees. With the majority of airlines charging for checked bags, you can save $70-$100 round trip by carrying on your bag. Or, you can wear all your clothes! If a checked bag is a must, it is often cheaper to pay for it in advance than at the airport.