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Save Money on Your Airfare Tickets

Airfares are mostly standardized across booking sites. The trick to flying for less is not some magic website with cheaper fares, but on finding the cheapest flights that work for your trip.

Airfare 101: Find the Lowest Fares

When to Buy Your Tickets (and How to Take Advantage of Price Drops)

Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Airplane Tickets

Advanced Airfare Strategies

If you are willing to spend more time and effort, there are some advanced strategies for saving money on your tickets.

Find a Cheap Fare to SOMEWHERE

Take Advantage of Cheap International Flights by Purchasing Tickets Piece by Piece

Save Money on Business and First-Class Seats

Pay Less Money by Booking an Extra Flight You Don’t Need (AKA 'Hidden City Ticketing')

Maximize Your Rewards When Purchasing Airline Tickets

Lower the Cost of an Expensive Airline Ticket by Buying a Travel Package

Other Advanced Strategies for Finding Cheaper Fares

Companion Passes

Get 2 for 1 Travel with the Southwest Airline Companion Pass

Get 2 for 1 Airplane Tickets with Credit Card Companion Certificates

Get Extra Benefits When You Fly

Get Free Checked Bags with Airline Credit Cards

Get Free Airport Lounge Access from a Credit Card

Fast Tracks to Elite Frequent Flyer Status

Free Travel Insurance from Your Credit Card

Get Free Inflight WiFi or Hotspot Access with a Credit Card

Get Your Global Entry or TSA Precheck Membership for Free

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