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Here's how to get the lowest airfares possible
 by Emiser Largent
http://www.abgtravel.com

With so many rate structures and so many sites offering
airplane tickets, its getting challenging to tell if you
are really getting the best price for your ticket.

Here are some tricks you can use to make sure you are
paying the least amount of money possible:

1. Check directly with the airline you want to fly on -
many of the airlines are offering lower fares directly to
customers than are available on any of the cheap ticket
sites such as Expedia, Orbitz, etc. Why? Because very
often, the airlines are paying some sort of commission to
these sites for acting like a travel agency and you are
the one that is paying the extra money that goes to the
travel site. How much of a savings can you expect? 5-15%
And with the price of airline tickets skyrocketing, that
can add up to a chunk of change.

2. Check with the airline for special deals which may
include discount packages where you get a rental car at
below market rates. About a year ago, I called Northwest
Airlines to get a ticket to Salt Lake City. I asked the
customer service representative if they had any good deals.
She told me they had a special going right now with Avis
where I could get a free economy car for the weekend when I
got a ticket directly from Northwest.

3. Sometimes, you can save big money by traveling to
another airport and then flying round trip from there.
Check the airfares from other airports within reasonable
driving distance 3-4 hrs. Sure, its a hassle, but the
rewards may be worth $50 an hour for each hour you drive.
Don't forget to include your gas costs when calculating
how much money you will save.

Secret #4: Check out package deals that include hotel,
rental car and airfare. This is where you want to visit
Orbitz,Expedia, Travelocity and others. They often get
blocks of rooms, tickets and rental cars they put together
at great prices.

5. Last minute weekend getaways are another place you can
save big bucks. Check out airline last minute getaways.
Especially Northwest Airlines. They seem to have
unbelievable deals to major destinations if your schedule
is flexible.

6. Secret tip: Ask your ticket agent if there are any
better rates or fares than the one you got. AAA, AARP,
others negotiate special deals for their
members. With a little persuasio skill you may get those
discounts too, even though you're not a member!

I hope this helps you get the best rate available for your
next trip. Be diligent, be creative and be flexible, it can
save you a bundle on airfare.

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