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News India Live, Digital Desk: Who is not fond of travelling? But whenever we plan to go somewhere, the first thing we do is quench our enthusiasm. ‘Expensive flight tickets’We open the site, look at the prices and think, “Dude, let’s just go by train,”
Have you ever noticed that every time you check the price of a flight, the price keeps increasing? You think the demand has increased, but actually it is a game of technology.
Don’t panic! Today we are going to tell you some such Indian and foreign smart tricks, by adopting which you can save your hard earned money on air tickets. And yes, these tricks are not rocket science, they are very easy.
1. Become a Spy: Use ‘Incognito Mode’ (The Most Important Trick)
When you search for the same route (e.g. Delhi to Mumbai) repeatedly on a travel site, that website’s ‘Cookies’ (a tracker of sorts) notes that you desperately need a ticket. Then she deliberately shows inflated prices so that you get scared and book immediately.
- Method: In your browser (Chrome etc.) before searching for tickets ‘Incognito Window’ (Ctrl+Shift+N) or open ‘Private Mode’. In this, your search history is not saved and you see the real and cheapest price. Open a new window every time for a new search.
2. Some flexibility in dates (Flexible Dates)
If you have decided that “I have to go only on Friday and return on Sunday”, then your pocket is sure to be loose. Flights are the most expensive on weekends (Friday-Sunday).
- Cheap Tip: Try to plan your trip in the middle of the week (Tuesday or Wednesday). Reports suggest that flight prices on Tuesday night and Wednesday are much lower than other days.
3. Take advantage of airlines’ errors
Many times, due to system error, airlines show tickets at very low prices (Mistake Fares). Although it’s a matter of luck, choose the “Everywhere” search option on ‘Skyscanner’ or ‘Google Flights’. This will let you know which place is getting the cheapest ticket right now.
4. Do not buy round-trip tickets from the same airline
Often we think that ‘Round Trip’ (round trip ticket) is cheaper by booking together, but this is not always the case.
- Jugaad: Sometimes, booking separate one-way tickets of ‘IndiGo’ for going and ‘Air India’ for coming or any other company helps in saving the total money. Try checking both options.
5. Right time of booking (Timing is Everything)
Booking too far in advance can be expensive and at the very end the treasury becomes empty.
For domestic flights 3-4 weeks ago And for international flights 3-4 months ago The time is considered the best. During this ‘golden period’ you have more chances of getting the best rate.
6. Reward Points and Credit Cards
Check your wallet. Many times our credit cards come with free lounge access as well as flight discounts, which we ignore. While booking through Paytm, MakeMyTrip or any app, definitely check bank offers.