Many travelers are still hoping to find cheap airplane tickets or cheap vacation packages to Europe. The good news is that most experts believe that the price of airline tickets to Europe this summer wont rise. The bad news is most tickets are already fairly expensive.
The following are ways you can save hundreds of dollars on airline tickets to Europe:
Be willing to travel in early or late summer. Currently the cheapest flights from America to Europe can be found in early June and late August.
By selecting the flexible travel dates option on Internet travel websites you will often be able to find cheaper fares.
Look into flying on Tuesday or Wednesday departures and returns when fares are typically are their lowest.
Be open to flying to a gateway city vs. your desired final destination. Often it will be cheaper to reach your final destination via one of European discount airlines or by taking rail. Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London are affordable hubs in Europe with EasyJet and Ryanair offering many cheap connecting flights.
Look into flying out of nearby, but not necessarily the closest, departure airports. For example, travelers to Europe often save hundreds by driving to Chicago vs. flying out of Milwaukee.
Consider buying a package deal that includes both air and hotel. Package prices are typically much cheaper than when airline tickets and hotel reservations are purchased separately. www.cheapfares.com