Online Travel Sites To the Rescue

Even if you are a die hard traveler, you may think twice before going on a vacation at this current economic status. For the more budget conscious travelers, it’s almost impossible. Does that mean that our glorious days of traveling, vacations are over? No, we can still relive those days. It’s not that easy but it’s not impossible.

Am sure many fellow travelers must be using the hundreds of online travel sites out there in the web to book their travel plans. But if you haven’t, I would suggest you better start using these sites such as CheapOair, Expedia, OneTravel, Tripadvisor, Orbitz and so. Online travel sites are a great way to save while traveling. But if you are not careful, you could land yourself in serious mess. So here are some tips to help you get that best travel plan yet excluding the hazards while booking your travel deals on online travel sites.

• Hook up with a well known, reputed online travel site, which offers secure booking page. Check out the site terms and conditions; read the cancellation policy and browse the FAQ section, if you have any doubts.

• Booking in advance is undeniably the best way to get the cheapest deal, but this does not mean that you have to book months in advance. The best time to book is 21 days before the day of your journey. Incase if you could not, book 7 to 8 days ahead of your travel dates.

• Never end your quest by just visiting one site. Do a research on multiple-sites. If you don’t know the address of such travel sites, use search engines such as Google, yahoo search and so on.

• Sign up for fare alerts like Fares newsletters and RSS fares that the many travel sites offers. Most of the online travel sites allow visitors to sign up free for fare alerts, by which one can get all the latest updates of airfares, hotel deals and so on of a destination through emails.

• Always inquire about extra-charges or any hidden cost before finalizing your deal. Do not give up the PIN number of your credit card besides the three-digit security number on the back of your credit card.

• Once you complete the process of booking, you should receive an email confirming all the details, print it and keep it safe and handy as you will need it while check in at the airport or at the car rental office, if you have booked a rental car.

Next time while buying your travel plans online, follow these simple tips. If you have any tip or experience, feel free to share by posting it as a comment.

Spring Airline Travel Series!

Spring is in the air and you know what that means, spring travel! what a delicious time to smell the roses... literally.

This week, CheapoAir brings you a spring travel series. Each day, we will post about various spring destinations for all types of travelers and how to book the all important affordable airline tickets so that you can make the most of your spring.

Here's the schedule, be sure to bookmark it.

Monday, February 19th: Family Travel to Miami, Orlando or Hawaii

Tuesday, February 20th: Senior Travel to Mexico City, Kingston or Las Vegas

Wednesday, February 21st: Honeymooners and Couples Traveling to the Caribbean, Punta Cana or San Juan.

Thursday, February 22nd: Students Spring Break Wahoo!!! Caribbean, Mexico or Florida?

Friday, February 23rd: Thrill Seekers, Road Warriors and Friends Region Hopping.

Airline Tickets

Airline Tickets can be so expensive. So, how can you book airline tickets within a budget and still have a fabulous vacation?

CheapoAir.com has some wonderful "how to" tips and tricks for booking airline tickets to fit all budgets.

First and foremost, with so many travelers scouring the web for airline tickets, you might wonder how we are able to offer the cheapest ticket. That's easy. We have over 18 million negotiated and consolidated airfares. So, wherever and whenever you want to fly, choose CheapoAir.com and become a jet setter without breaking the bank.

Which Airline Ticket Should you Book?
When you shopping for airline tickets, you will find hundreds of websites assuring you their price is the cheapest. But, should you really just take their word for it? Especially after everything we've read about comparison shopping. Whether booking on airline website or CheapoAir.com, you have a six-minute booking window, which means that fare is subject to change, so do your due diligence beforehand.

Compare Arrival and Destination Airports
Believe it or not the airport you arrive to and depart from can really factor into the price of your airline ticket. Check out the smaller airports. Those fares can be much cheaper. We have an easy to use, airport code tool that allows you to plug in the city and find the airport code. It's one click!

If you're willing to choose an airport that's a half-hour or an hour outside of your arrival or departure airport, you could save a few hundred dollars. A taxi, shuttle or rental car could still be far less expensive. Here’s an example, say you’re traveling to Los Angeles. The main airport is LAX, but if you choose Burbank instead, you could save up to 50% on airline tickets.

Book Airline Tickets 21 Days in Advance
For most budget travelers, vacations have to be planned. It’s an annual or 2-3 year luxury. If you’re traveling with family and want to see all the sights and attractions, travel costs can skyrocket. So, try to plan and book at least 21 days in advance to maximize your savings.

Is Off-Season Travel Really Going to Save me Money?
Is it ever! of-season and off-peak travel is always cheaper than peak travel times. This means visiting a winter destination in early spring or a summer resort in early fall can save you up to 65% on your flight. Can you imagine?!

When planning your trip try to avoid traveling on days that precede or succeed a major holiday, and on Fridays and Sundays. These are the busiest days for travel and finding affordable airline tickets is an impossible feat. Also, consider an early morning flight or a red-eye.

The Devil's in the Details
Often times airline tickets are non-refundable and non-negotiable. In short, once that ticket is purchased, you can't get a refund. Be sure to read the fine print and that the travel dates you've chosen are correct.