Red Eye Flights Cheaper
Are red eye flights cheaper, or is it a myth?
Can you save money by taking the red eye, or are you just following the herd? In this case, you ARE saving money and you AREN'T following the herd. Most travelers tend to avoid red eye flights when possible, preferring to leave early in the morning or late afternoon.
The truth of the matter is, you can find cheaper red eye flights than daytime travel, but the same laws of travel still apply, such as:
- Booking midweek, rather than on the weekends
- Staying through a Saturday (or over five days)
A few clients of mine request red eye flights only, and its not just because they tend to be cheaper. There are several additional benefits to flying at nighttime that only seasoned travelers seem to realize.
Firstly, there tend to be less people. This translates to shorter check in lines, less hassle with security, and a decreased likelihood of finding yourself sandwiched between two whales with screaming children to the front and rear.
Even if the flight is packed- as is the case on most flights to Asia from North America- the passengers are in no mood to get riled up. Most people just want to catch some sleep before landing at their destination, and will generally read or watch a movie before getting some shut eye. The exception? Flights to Las Vegas and/or bachelor(ette) parties. I wish I could send flowers to the folks who shared in my bachelor party festivities on a red eye flight from Dallas to New Orleans . My bad.
Suffer jetlag? Studies have recently shown than by not eating during a 20 hour period your body adjusts to local time much faster. Besides, all you're missing out on ins airline food anyway!
In conclusion, red eye flights are cheaper, less crowded, and more likely to provide you the opportunity to unwind. Let's face it: on longer flights you're going to suffer jet lag anyway, so why not fly at night?
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