How can I get a better rate on my Airline tickets?

Make your reservations as soon as you have decided on travel plans. Airlines give discounts for early bookings at least 21 days in advance. The best rates are often those that include a Saturday night stay and have travel dates during the week.

Shopping the Internet can be the quickest and easiest way to compare many different Airlines’ rates to find the best deals. You can also use OneTravel.com exclusive "Farebeater Ultra".

If you can be flexible about when you travel, do so. It can bring big savings. Even changing a flight’s time during the same day can effect the rate. Often the less popular early morning or late evening flights have lower rates.

The best rates tend to be found during the off season and at other times when the Airlines are flying at less than capacity.

Check into splitting your trip into two roundtrip sections. A stopover at a midpoint could save you over flying a direct route. Although, make sure the saving are large enough to warrant the extra hassles of the stopover.

Check into booking your travel plans as a package. You might be able to save by booking your Airline tickets along with your hotel room or rental car.

Ask if this is the best rate that they have available when you are booking your reservation.

Apply any special discount programs for which you are eligible.

When you reach check-in, ask to see if any special upgrade deals are available.

Take some time to look for the best rate, a little research can bring big savings. Airline ticket prices vary wildly and you want to be the one that paid $200.00 roundtrip, not the guy in the next seat that paid $600.00.

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What types of special discount programs are available?

Check for special deals with your membership in associations or clubs.

Memberships in premium or loyalty clubs and frequent flyer programs can offer discounts.

Some credit cards have special discount agreements with certain Airlines.

Package discounts can be found when booking your Airline ticket along with a certain hotel, cruise line, or rental car company.

Discounts are available for some age groups, young and old, as well as, students.

Discounts are often available for large groups traveling together.

Discounts are often available for government, military or corporate employees. Some Airlines will even extend these discounts during leisure travel