A reduced airline ticket is one that is listed below the normal rate an airline would charge for a flight from point A to point B. Airlines often will reduce the price of theirs tickets as they get closer to flight time in order to fill their planes and create revenues of any kind.
When you are booking your own trip, whether online or through an agency, try to be as flexible as possible. You can get a lower rate if you can travel from Tuesday through Thursday, and are willing to make more than stop on your flight. In some cases, even your choice of departure times can help you get a lower rate. Be sure to check which airlines offer last-minute fares, as these can also help you fly for less.
Most airlines often set aside a certain number of seats on a plane for reduced-cost tickets. A good idea is to book your flight as early as possible, even weeks in advance, in order to get a chance at these "hidden" fares.
Flight origination is another aspect to look for. If you live in an area with multiple airports, try to find the one that will charge you the least. For example, in Los Angeles, LAX is located in the south part of the city, but if you lived closer to Burbank, you would see that by using LAX as your departure point, you can often find a significantly cheaper flight. Sometimes it pays to drive an extra 30 to 45 minutes to save money.
Many travel websites offer a feature that allows you to be notified when low or reduced fares are available. It does not hurt you to join a mailing list that can assist you in your travel plans. If you do not travel often, however, it might not make as much sense to join.
Also, create a list of travel requirements you might have. In some cases, the airlines will accommodate you price-wise based on your needs.
Not many people realize that you can save 50 percent to 85 percent of the regular airline price if you agree to be a courier. A courier is a person who agrees to fly documents, packages or other items from one destination to another. In exchange for this service, couriers often receive much-reduced round-trip airline tickets.
Much like a job, you simply leave on a airline from a major city in the United States and arrive wherever the company sends you. You could end up in exotic locations such as Europe, Asia, South America and the Orient.
