How to Get Cheap Air Tickets from USA to London
In the late 20th century, air travel was considered to be a luxury not many could indulge in. But now days, it is a basic commodity of everyone and people use it to travel from country to country for different purposes. If someone wishes to book a flight, the main hurdle they have to face is the price issue as the air travel rates are very high. But if you go for early booking and do some research before booking a flight, then hundreds of pounds on a single trip can be saved. This guide is helpful for anyone who wishes to book cheap air tickets to anywhere, but in order to present a good example, the following steps mainly focus on booking flights from USA to London as it is one of the most used route of air passengers.
Instructions
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Book Flights through Travel Agents
Search for flights on different travel agency websites like HotGuzz and Travelocity etc. You will see different prices on all the websites - scroll through all of the result pages because sometimes the cheapest option is hidden somewhere on the next page. Book that ticket or get in as soon as possible
You can also use Skyscanner's website because they provide ticket prices of different agents, so you can compare them.
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Visit London during off Peak Times
Summer is the peak period to visit London (July-August) because of the great weather conditions as compared to rest of the world. So prefer to visit London in off season, for example in January or February, because the tickets are cheaper during off season.
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Book Ahead
Always try to book flights approximately two months ahead of your travel because if you wait for the last minute, the prices are going to be much higher.
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Travel During Off Peak Days
Avoid travelling on peak days. The flights are cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so booking your journey for slower days is always better.
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Check for the Flights to different Airports within the City
London has more than one airport. So try to look for flights that are headed to/from Gatwick airport, because Gatwick tickets are cheaper as compared to Heathrow tickets. This difference is because of the amount of taxes the airports charge per passenger.
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Use Frequent Flyer Miles
Use your frequent flyer miles to get cheap tickets. If you don’t have a frequent flyer account, ask your friends if they have miles in their account. Use their miles to get a cheap ticket or even a free upgrade.
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Student Discount
Some travel agents and airlines provide student discount. If you are a student, try to search for sites that offer 10 to 20% student discounts.
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Signup for Newsletter
Signup for offers of different airlines. Because sometimes they throw many good email-only offers to their subscribers.
