Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Friday, April 24, 2009

How to Find a Cheap Plane Ticket

By Matthew Kepnes

Traveling is always a fun experience when you get your plane tickets at a discount. Yet, it is very hard to find a cheap air ticket these days. The global economic meltdown has helped make fares cheaper as airlines try to fill lots of empty airplanes. Moreover, the internet can help you get hidden deals if you want to search hard enough. There are many ways to save on airfare. In fact, now is one of the best times to fly as tickets are the cheapest they have been in years. Here they some tips that can get you a cheap ticket:

If you are planning a holiday, book two months in advance. One of the best times to buy is around 8 weeks before you travel as the airlines realize you still have many options to pick from. As an early bird you can get cheap airfare on your ticket. If you book to soon, airlines know they can charge you a lot because if you need it. If you book far in advance, airlines raise fees in case costs rise in the future. Booking around 6 to 8 week ensures, you'll get a good deal.

Make your ticket round trip. Airplane tickets are most often cheaper if you book round trip, often buy a lot of money. The airline gives a discount to these tickets because they know it ensures that tickets are sold and seats are filled. Often times the prices are not that much different but the difference is enough to make buying this ticket a good deal. You might even get blessed and find one of these tickets a lot cheaper than a one way ticket. If this is your situation, book the round trip but only use the one way portion you need.

Avoid traveling on weekends. Business and other travelers prefer traveling on the weekend so more flying happens during the weekends and airlines raise their prices to reflect the demand. Therefore, the middle of the week is the best time to fly. This is why tickets are always cheapest for red eye flights and during the middle of the week. The airlines are trying to fill their seats. Booking tickets and flying mid week or late at night will always ensure you have the cheapest flight.

Try to fly into smaller airports. Major airports have high landing fees which the airline companies then pass on to consumers by charging more money. Flying into secondary airports is a great way to avoid this and save money. Moreover, secondary, small airports are usually serviced by discount airline carriers which offer cheaper tickets than the major carriers. This offers a double saving in which you get the best of both worlds.

You can find good flights. The economy has helped greatly in finding good deals for flying. Most airline companies have cut prices in half, if not more. Tickets on major routes are even cheaper. Now is the best time to fly. Using the tips and advice hear combined with the global economy will help you save lots of money and get a cheap plane ticket for your next trip.

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