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Look into all airlines that serve destination you are interested in, including low-cost carriers that offer low fares. On a low-cost carrier, find out what you get for your money: baggage transfers from one carrier to another, meals, advance seat assignments, etc.
Use a Travel Agent
Consider using a travel agent. Agents usually do not charge a fee (they get a commission from airline), and they can tell you about sources of discounted seats that are not available directly from airline.
Check Air Fare
After you buy your ticket, you may wish to call airline or travel agent once or twice before departure to confirm your reservations and check fare. Fares change all time, and if that same fare goes down before you fly, some airlines will refund difference. But you have to ask.
Restrictions
Ask about all restrictions on your fare. Typical requirements for discount fares include purchasing a round-trip ticket, buying ticket a certain number of days before departure for example, at least 14 or 21 days before you leave, purchasing ticket within 24 hours of making a reservation, staying over a Saturday night, traveling during a certain time of year, staying no more than 30 days, and refund/change restrictions.
Ask about your ability to change or cancel your flight if you need to. Even if you get sick, you cannot assume you will get a refund. In fact, most discount tickets now are non-refundable.
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