Free Guide: Do's and Dont's to book cheaper flights!

Looking for flights to score the best deal! 

Don't:

I'm going to start by saying something controversial. Don't use Skyscanner, Kayak, eDreams or any of these "third parties" platforms. Yes, sometimes they have cheaper flights but at what cost? You will have to book through online travel agents.  I have very rarely heard positive stories about these companies, usually if they airline changes or cancel flights you will have to deal with the "travel agent" and it will result in a massive headache! All of this to probably save $30-40. 

Do: 

Use Google Flights. Honestly, I don't know why it's not talked about more. You go on the website: https://www.google.com/travel/flights and once you input the start and end of your trip you can browse through the calendar showing you prices without even clicking on dates. 

Although Google flights also offers "third parties" bookings, it will also give you the option to redirect you to the airline's website. It will come at no extra cost to you. 

Don't 

This might work for some people and be more challenging for others depending on life commitments but... Try to have flexible dates. 

If you HAVE to fly on the 2nd of September and return on the 10th of September, it doesn't give you a lot of opportunities to play around with different flights, companies or options. Sometimes being willing to make your vacation 1-2 days shorter, might result in a substantial saving. Depending on your priorities, it might very well be worth it! 

However, if you really can't change the travel dates and the flight looks too expensive, Google flight has this incredible tool to track prices. It will send you emails any time the price of the flight changes! 

Do: 

Do a little bit of research around the cost of flight. Why is it expensive? Is it high season? Is there a specific event happening? Is there a local holiday you might not be aware of? 

Don't: 

Don't just book the first flight that comes around. Especially if the trip is a few months away, track prices don't panic buy that flight! 

Also, look at what fare you're buying. Bundles can be convenient if you need all the features, but it might very well not be convenient if you only need one extra thing (eg. a checked bag). It might be cheaper to just add what you need. 

Do: 

Do travel more. Honestly, traveling is such an incredible opportunity to discover new cultures, new flavours and new people!