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  1. Fly foreign. Air 
    France
     hosts its on U.S. site, which features extremely reasonable prices 
    for tickets from various cities in the United States. You’ll probably find 
    cheaper fares by checking with your destination’s airlines rather than American 
    ones. Just be sure you calculate the exchange rate, however, to avoid paying 
    more than you had intended.




  2. Re-work your travel schedule. If you plan on flying to 
    several different cities, either within the U.S. or abroad, arrange your travel 
    schedule so that you’re always flying into the cheapest cities. Wendy 
    Perrin
     suggests looking "into flying via Dublin instead of London" if you’re 
    going to Europe. "Aer Lingus has cheap flights, and low-fare carriers fly from 
    Dublin to many European cities.




  3. Make sure you understand refund policies. Airlines can be 
    reluctant when it comes to passing out ticket refunds, so make sure you’re 
    familiar with their policy before getting duped. The article "Airlines’ 
    policies on refunds and changes"
     from the New York Times connects you to the refund 
    policies of all major U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, Southwest, and 
    United. The article is dated 2001, but the links should take you to the most 
    updated information.




  4. Buy consolidated. To find cheap fares even at the last 
    minute, buy your tickets from a consolidator. wikiHow 
    publishes a thorough step-by-step guide with tips on buying from a consolidator, 
    including planning on departing from larger cities and finding great 
    international ticket deals.




  5. Schedule your departure from a larger city to avoid higher 
    prices.
     If you leave near a city like Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, or Los 
    Angeles, consider driving to those hub airports instead of departing from the 
    regional airports in your hometown. You can save hundreds of dollars and will 
    avoid the hassle of having to connect (or miss) your next flight. Read the list 
    of U.S. hub airports here.




Now that you’ve got the inside information on these top airline secrets, 
you’ve got a better chance of saving lots of cash, flying in more comfortable 
seats, and avoiding some of the inconveniences of traveling with major airlines. 
We hope you enjoy your trip!
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Ironically, traveling by air is getting more and more inconvenient as 
overbooked flights, lost luggage, and pricey ticket sales become more common. 
Unfortunately, booking a flight is sometimes just plain necessary, a fact that 
airlines know all too well, allowing them to continue maximizing profits while 
we passengers often get stuck on the ground.
The following is a list of useful secrets that will help you find cheaper, 
better, more convenient ways to fly. Bon voyage! 
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  1. Rule 240: Understanding your rights according to Rule 240 
    is vital. This 
    article
     from Aviation.com explains the 
    ins and outs of Rule 240, which states "that if an airline [can't] get you to 
    your destination on time, it [is] required to put you on a competitor’s flight 
    if it would get you there faster than your original airline’s next flight." Some 
    airlines, including Delta, "no longer make any mention of transporting 
    passengers on other airlines in the event of a flight disruption," so it’s in 
    every passenger’s best interest to speak up.




  2. You can get better deals and schedules without buying 
    directly from the airline.
     Sure, we all know about discount travel 
    sites like Expedia.com and Orbitz, but matching a good deal 
    with an ideal schedule and direct flight is sometimes tricky. Airlines often 
    rely on travelers who can’t afford to waste time during long layovers and would 
    rather shell out extra cash to keep them on schedule. There are alternatives, 
    however. This 
    article
    , from the Microsoft Small Business 
    Center
    , suggests contacting a travel agent or even checking your newspaper 
    for special deals. Agents "can have affiliate agreements with a large travel 
    company that negotiates lower rates on their behalf," and "often, tour operators 
    will advertise ridiculously low fares and package deals in the Sunday travel 
    section."




  3. First class seats are available at coach prices. You may 
    need to ask your travel agent to help you out with this tip, but it’s definitely 
    worth it. According to San Diego’s 10News.com, 
    coach tickets can be booked under codes like YUPP, QUPP, or Z, which award 
    ticketholders automatic upgrades to first class. How does it work? According to 
    Rick Seaney, president of FareCompare, 
    "a lot of times the YUPPs are matching some sort of low-cost carrier in a 
    particular market." According to the article, in 2006, a "round trip flight from 
    Dallas to St. Louis on American Airlines, the YUPP fare is $278 — that’s nearly 
    $1,500 cheaper than a regular seat in first class and more than a $1,000 less 
    than the most expensive seat in coach."




  4. Find out which days equal the cheapest tickets. According 
    to Wendy Perrin’s The 
    Perrin Post
     by Conde Nast 
    Traveler Magazine
    , "You’ll find cheaper fares and greater seat availability 
    if you fly on a Saturday and return on a Tuesday, instead of going from Thursday 
    to Sunday or Friday to Monday."




  5. Take advantage of lesser-known airlines. The European and 
    Asian travel markets are noticing a boom in the number of smaller, cheaper 
    airlines. Ryanair and Easyjet 
    are popular airlines that are just as safe and probably more efficient than 
    their larger competitors. Book flights on Jetstar 
    or Malaysia Airlines 
    for Asian travel. You won’t be able to fly direct from the U.S. 
    on some of these airlines, but once you’re abroad, they’re definitely the way to 
    travel.
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