| A round-the-world trip remains the world's greatest | | | | Sometimes you can find a really cheap air ticket with a |
| journey. For two out of every three people, this is the | | | | discount retail agency that specializes in trips to a |
| ultimate travel experience, according to recent | | | | wider range of destinations or to multiple destinations. |
| research. Needless to say, in a world obsessed by | | | | Through the sheer number of tickets that they sell |
| travel, travelers and travel agents are both looking for | | | | they can command a reasonable discount. However, |
| the cheapest tickets and airfares available. | | | | keep in mind that most advertised prices do not include |
| Cheap airline tickets, in most cases, can be obtained | | | | taxes, luggage fee and airport tax, so the cheap |
| from wholesale dealers and discounters. | | | | airfare may end up being not so cheap. Best to read |
| If your requirements are simple - you want a round-trip | | | | the small print to clarify exactly what you are getting |
| ticket from one place to another, you have a particular | | | | before you purchase a ticket. |
| airline on your mind and you have definite dates; then | | | | Another trick of the trade is for agencies to grab |
| you can go directly to the source - to the ticket | | | | attention by indicating the lowest possible prices, which |
| discount agency which buys cheap tickets in bulk from | | | | only apply on specific dates in low season. You'll find |
| wholesalers and consolidators. | | | | that all agencies do this, even the most expensive |
| In real life most trips require more planning, and most | | | | ones so, don't be surprised if you get a quote at |
| people need a help from the agent to figure out what | | | | double the price from what was displayed in the ad. |
| would be the best air ticket solution for their particular | | | | Airlines usually publish their scheduled flights and prices |
| case. Cheap airfares to a particular region can often | | | | six months in advance. If you have decided on a |
| be found with local airlines that specialize in that | | | | destination it can be a good opportunity to get an |
| country. Sometimes an agency that operates and | | | | ‘early bird' discount by booking well in advance. |
| retails tours to a particular country will have a discount | | | | Keep your eye on the travel press and also airline |
| agreement with the national carrier and will sell discount | | | | web-sites. There are often special discounts and |
| tickets on that airline. | | | | incentives aimed at travelers who book online, as |
| With a bit of research through travel magazines aimed | | | | carrying out a booking online is cheaper for the |
| at the particular country of your choice, you can often | | | | company than through an intermediary who will take a |
| find agencies dealing with national carriers for that | | | | commission. |
| country. For the cheapest possible airfare to many | | | | However, although you can expect to get the |
| places the most affordable prices are often found in | | | | cheapest air ticket if you start searching many months |
| local travel agencies that deal with a particular | | | | ahead, there are some exceptions. At times like |
| destination selling round-trip discount airline flights - most | | | | Christmas or other periods of high demand the prices |
| likely to the capital of that country and a few main | | | | are usually inflated and planes fill up many months in |
| cities. | | | | advance. |
