You need to buy a plane ticket but you don’t have a big budget. Join the crowd. In today’s economy there are a lot of people that are in that same situation. Even though there have been several ways to get good deals on plane tickets for years, some of the less conventional ways are becoming more mainstream. One of those ways is by bidding on your airfare.
There are several sites that let you search for a good deal on a plane ticket but there are now several sites that let you bid on a ticket much in the way that you bid on auction websites for products.
The best way to start is to do your research. Find out how much your ticket is going for when you look for it on line. Go to all the popular discount plane ticket sites and type in your time and dates. Check out several different sites so that you can get a good idea of how much the current ticket is going for. Then you have a better idea of what price range to bid on when bidding for your ticket. On average you can bid 30% under what the current cost of the ticket is for.
Bidding for a plane ticket is one of the most efficient ways to find a great deal because you’re able to get fares that are unpublished to the general public, making them more affordable. When you bid, many sites will give you a second chance if your bid is too low so don’t be intimidated to bid low your first time. Once you lock in a price be sure to purchase the ticket right away as many sites have a time restriction for your accepted bid.
As with all methods of purchasing a plane ticket, it helps if you know in advance. If you know your date of departure at least three weeks before, the chances of you finding a really good deal increases.
Be flexible. If it is possible to be flexible on your dates and times you have a better chance of getting a good price. Not only should you be flexible on the dates and times, you should also try to be flexible about which airport that you leave from. It is not always convenient to go to another airport but if saving money is the goal then convenience might have to take a back seat.
The last thing to pay attention to when bidding for your ticket is the taxes and charges. It is important to know what they are and if they are included in the final bidding price on the ticket. You must also pay attention to the restrictions on the ticket to be sure if you have a ticket that you can change, cancel or get a refund on.
So take your time and just make sure to read all the fine print and have fun bidding for your vacation. A little effort and time will pay off in the end with incredible savings and a great trip.
