Uncategorized 29 May 2008 01:40 pm
Fly Cheaper than you can Drive
You might be feel the pain every time you fill up, but the most pain you feel is that trip that most of us have to take 2-3 times per year. That 5+ hour drive that didn’t make a dent in our pocketbooks is not a significant expense.
You may think that flying is out of the question since airlines are adding fuel taxes and increasing the prices of tickets. You’ve also likely heard the term “staycation” several times now.
Before you pack up the car for a trip, don’t miss out on one of the cheapest ways to travel. Flight,
Even as airlines increase the price of tickets, they want to fill as many seats as possible. Your willingless to drive can mean huge savings.
The simple google query “last minute flights” can yield huge savings. Just last week, I looked at a 12 hour drive. This trip is would cost $150 each way just in fuel costs. That is a $300 round trip.
As I packed up the night before, I hopped on and checked for last minute flights. I found one that was round-trip with all taxes and fees included for $202 dollars.
I was able to save nearly $100 dollars and several hours of travel. The flight times aren’t always the best and you are at the mercy of the airlines, but a little flexibility can save you hundreds.