Cheap Low Airfare to Europe
A travel agent reveals ways to get cheap low airfare to Europe
Too many people have been duped into believing they'll find the lowest fares on the internet. Sorry to burst bubbles, but it's the travel market is too big, too fast, and too flexible to make a simple search online your best bet.
It's the same thing with the stock market. You can fill out a quick form regarding your risk tolerance, time horizon, etc. but that won't mean much if a company suddenly goes bankrupt. In other words, you have to do your homework and keep up to date on changing factors in the industry if you want to get those really cheap low airfares to Europe. Here are my recommendations:
Consider segmenting your trip. Don't buy through one airline only, especially if you're flying from a secondary city. Low cost providers flourish outside the main airline hubs, and can often get you to New York (or Atlanta) cheaper than the major players. The same applies in Europe. Once you arrive in London, Dublin or Amsterdam, book with low cost carrier such as EasyJet or Ryan Air.
Leverage frequent flyer miles. Sure, you may not have enough miles for a flight from Boise to Frankfurt, but you could use those miles on either a flight from Boise to New York, or an international flight from New York to Amsterdam. This is another reason to break up your trip with different airlines; it allows you to leverage low cost options with frequent flyer miles to score cheap low airfares.
Consider flight passes. This is a promotion that airlines offer, where you can pay a flat rate and visit as many destinations you want, provided they are on the airlines list. Best to read the fine print, however, as there are more surcharges than you can shake a stick. Still, if you play it right, you can save a bundle. Check out bestfares.com for more information on flight passes.
As you can see, getting a cheap, low airfare to Europe requires a little more digging, but the effort is certainly worth it. You can easily save hundreds of dollars (more if you're traveling with others) with an hour or two of research - well worth your time.
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