Cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages abroad can still be had if you are flexible in planning your trip. Specific times of the year and days of the month are much more expensive to travel than others.
Prices to Europe in late March varied by as much as $200 when comparing one day to the next. If an affordable trip is your goal, avoid flying around the holidays and the peak of the summer.
Timing also plays a key role in finding cheap fares. Historically airlines offer the cheapest seats to Europe over the summer, five months prior to departure.
Further flexibility via connecting vs. direct flights significantly impacts prices. Connecting via Zurich or Munich is often cheaper than taking a direct flight to Paris or London. Once in Zurich or Munich the cheapest way to get to your final destination is usually either via train or purchasing tickets from low cost European carriers such as EasyJet and Ryanair.
Before purchasing airline tickets travelers should look into every possible fee that can be added to a tickets base price after having chosen a date, airline, and destination.
Particularly on international flights overweight baggage fees can be substantial. Travelers planning to fly abroad should make certain their checked bags are under the airlines weight limit. Airlines weight limits have been reduced in recent years.
Remember cheap travel options abound so long as you plan in advance and remain flexible. www.cheapfares.com