One of the most expensive parts of traveling is the flight. When you travel often, be it for business or pleasure, flights are the one area where you want to save money when you have the chance. Though there’s no guaranteed way to save money while flying, there are a few tips that can help you save money on your flights.
So, if you have a college student living out of state, you’re working on expanding your personal business to other states, or something along those lines, keep reading because today’s blog is for you. These are a few of the tips that you can keep in mind when you’re looking to save some money as you book flights.
Be Flexible
Flexibility isn’t something that every trip allows for, but when it does, you can definitely use it to your benefit. The cost of a flight can vary on the month, airline, time of day or day of the week. That being said, if you have the ability to be a little flexible with the days that you are going to be traveling, use that to your advantage. Do some research and find flights that offer a better rate, even if they aren’t at the most “convenient” of times.
If it’s not going to make a big difference in your plans, then you can definitely take advantage of these affordable opportunities.
Travel During Off-Season
As we just mentioned, there are certain times where travel numbers are lower than others. In fact, there are actually seasons where people are more likely to travel. Summers, for example, are when kids are out of school and are able to go on vacation without missing class. That’s why you can almost guarantee that there will be a spike in prices and drop in available flights.
By avoiding these busy travel seasons you will not only save yourself some money, but you’ll avoid crowds at the airport and at your final destination.
Pack Wisely
Flying hasn’t always been an affordable means of traveling, but when you head out on a trip, you never know what you’re going to have to pay for. One of the many costs that are associated with flying now is your luggage. Even the carry-on bag that used to be a given comes at a cost now.
Depending on how long you’re going to be traveling for and what conditions you’re visiting on, do your best to pack wisely and avoid any additional costs. If there is a bag that is included in the price of your ticket, take advantage of that free space and make the most of it by packing lightly. Wear any of the bulkier items that you need to bring with you so that you can free up some space in your luggage for other things that you need to carry.
While it may not make a big difference, the money that you spend here and there on small things like your baggage can quickly add up.
Consider Becoming a Frequent Flyer
If you genuinely are flying on a regular basis, there could be some serious benefits to signing up as a frequent flyer. Often times, these clubs take the money that you spend on your flights or hotels and apply them as “miles” that can be used in the future. If you know that you are going to continue to travel, you might as well make the most of the money that you’re spending and quickly build up those miles so that you can enjoy a free flight in the future.
Signup For Our Passport Club
Frequent travelers deserve to be spoiled every once in a while. ParkDIA knows that the cost of parking can add up over time, and that’s the last thing that we want for you. By signing up for our Passport Club (which is entirely free), you can start to earn money back for the times that you choose to park at ParkDIA.
Learn more about the DIA parking services and rates that we offer or how you can get started with our passport club today. If you need any additional assistance or information, feel free to reach out to our team! We are always here to help.
