Thursday, October 7, 2010

Making Holiday Travel Easier


Maybe you have start to plan for the holidays. Put these simple tips in your pocket.

You can now begin watching for holiday price drops. Every year, most Christmas itineraries saw price drops in the first two weeks of October, so gear on. If you're not ready to book that early, watch for the next deals. There are travel agencies that drop 50 percent more on price during the holidays than other times of the year.

Be alert. Most airfare price drops last less than 48 hours, it's as fast as you can blink an eye! Be always ready to jump when a fare falls.

Travel Flexy. You can save more money by picking the not so busy travel days during both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Avoiding the popular Wednesday or Thursday before Christmas departure days can save you approximately $15 to $50 per ticket.

Avoid travel surcharges. Some airlines impose holiday surcharges. To avoid these charges, book a hotel, or get your ticket ahead of time. Try to travel light. Many airlines charge extra fees for a variety of things, from checking baggage, having excess or overweight baggage, even for pillows or meals, and getting aisle or exit row seats. The best tactic is to be well-informed.

Happy holiday traveling!

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