Airplane

I know super cheap airplane tickets still can be found because I find them all the time. It’s not that hard. You just have to know what to do. Few people do know and that is good for the rest of us.

Some say forget about travel agents. Those people assume travel agents will book only high fares to get high commissions. That’s wrong.

Agents will work to get any commission they can. Make clear what you want and that is what you will get. Having a travel agent work for you doubles the search effort.

You still need to do your own search. That means going on the Internet. You will find lots of sites to help you get super cheap airplane tickets.

Now you must to do a lot more research. That’s because airlines have added so many fees to their fares.

The first key to super cheap airplane tickets is to be flexible. If you travel mid-week or at off hours you have the best chance to get a great price.

The sites most people know are the travel sites. I mean Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity, BookingBuddy, LowFares, CheapFlights, EscapeWizard, Travelation, SmarterTravel and TripMama. They have access to lots of airline tickets information and give you a great start in your search for super cheap airplane tickets.

Some people like one site, some people like another. I don’t recommend one over the others. Try a couple and see who you like.

If you’re not willing to spend much time on your search, you can use an airline ticketing search engine, such as Sidestep or Kayak. They search multiple sites for you.

Check the sites of the airlines too. Yes, the airlines. Despite the ways they mistreat you once you buy a ticket, they do want your business.

When booking at an airline site, you will get the super cheap airplane tickets if you book at least four months in advance of your flight (especially if it is international) or just before your flight. They will cut some fares to get you.

Did you know airlines offer daily specials? The best way to get one is not at their sites, but calling on the phone. Another reason to check the airlines is to learn of new flights as soon as they are added.

You can try the online auction sites to find super cheap airplane tickets, but I avoid them. It’s hard to know if the seller has the right to transfer the ticket. Also, the airline may charge a transfer fee that cancels out your savings.

If you want super cheap airplane tickets but also care about what you get, I recommend InsideTrip. Besides fares, that site tells you about leg room, the age of the fleet, the rate of baggage loss and more.

Now go buy a ticket to Key West.