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When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare in 2023? – The Points Guy
The start of a new year means an entire year of trips to plan.
Let's face it, travel is expensive. While we aim to provide strategies for securing the cheapest airfare, your ability to find that elusive airline deal boils down to a few factors.
In a normal year, flights during the summertime and holidays are notoriously expensive. Now factor in that this is a year when inflation, limited flights and high travel demand have driven up the cost of air travel.
Have you ever heard that booking a flight on a certain day of the week will yield the cheapest results?Perhaps you're thinking of a cousin who claims he found a great deal when he checked on airfare prices at 12:01 a.m. on a Wednesday. Maybe you have a friend who swears by setting a reminder on her phone for 1 p.m. on a Thursday when she’s shopping for flights.Indeed, there is no shortage of rumors (and “studies”) out there, but does the time of day you purchase flights actually make a difference in what you pay? Could it help you save at a time when so many other expenses are piling up?TPG spoke to airfare experts about how timing influences airfare prices to help you maximize airfare savings this year.
Source: When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare in 2023? – The Points Guy
Check to See If Your Upcoming Flight is Cheaper Now Due to Coronavirus
If you have a flight coming up soon, then you might be considering rebooking it. An airplane obviously isn’t the most ideal place to be right now given coronavirus concerns. While rebooking your flight might give you some peace of mind, it can also help you save some cash.
Source: Check to See If Your Upcoming Flight is Cheaper Now Due to Coronavirus
This Guy’s Taken Over 10,000 Flights. To Get the Best Service, He Tells Flight Attendants A Little White Lie
Stuker also revealed his go-to tip getting great service. At the beginning of the flight, he tells the flight attendant:
“I think I've flown with you before and if that was you, I don't think I had time to say thank you, you were great.”
Move over SeaTac: Flights from Paine Field in Everett are as low as $39
If you live on the north end, I have some very good news to share – travel to and from the airport just got a lot easier! When in comes to domestic air travel, no longer do you have to trek through Seattle to SeaTac International Airport. Now, you have the opportunity to book flights that leave directly from Paine Field in Everett. Also known as Snohomish County Airport, Paine Field is now home to a number of nonstop flights thanks to Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Source: Move over SeaTac: Flights from Paine Field in Everett are as low as $39 | Seattle Refined