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Bargain Airfares Still Out There

Nine tips for finding a great deal in a tough market

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(Newser) – Airfares are skyrocketing, but deals are still out there. The New York Times offers some pointers:

  1. Book directly with the airline.
  2. Sign up for private price cuts.
  3. Buy one ticket at a time.
  4. Make your computer do the work.

  1. Buy a package deal.
  2. Search for flights using alternate airports.
  3. Be flexible.
  4. Pay attention to ticket price fluctuations.
  5. Don't wait if you see a good deal.

Travelers pull their suitcases through New York's Pennsylvania Station, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Americans packed up and headed to airports and train stations hours ahead of time Wednesday to get a jump on what was predicted to be the largest Thanksgiving pilgrimage ever despite rising gas prices and fears of...
Travelers pull their suitcases through New York's Pennsylvania Station, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. Americans packed up and headed to airports and train stations hours ahead of time Wednesday to get a jump...   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
In this July 2007 file photo, a Qantas 767 passenger jet is seen at Sydney Airport, Australia. The Australian national carrier Qantas announced Monday, April 28, 2008 that it will raise international and domestic airfares and suspend its share buyback program because of rising fuel prices. However, the airline said...
In this July 2007 file photo, a Qantas 767 passenger jet is seen at Sydney Airport, Australia. The Australian national carrier Qantas announced Monday, April 28, 2008 that it will raise international...   (AP Photo/Mark Baker,File)
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