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Airline Travel Costs Keep Going Up this Summer

Posted by: Lisa Nichols | Jun 13,2008

Airline travel costs will continue to rise this summer. In June news, Delta is cutting twice as many jobs as they originally anticipated in order to stay profitable. 4,000 employees have accepted the airline’s buyout package to date. Many major airlines have decided that they will need to make cutbacks because of rising fuel costs. In addition to cutbacks in airline operations staff, airline travel costs will also continue to increase this year as airlines look for ways to avoid bankruptcy. We’ve talked previously in the Finance Headlines about increased fees for food and for checked baggage. In addition to baggage fees, major airlines will also slash flights this summer. This includes cutting out a number of nonstop flights, meaning airline travel will take a lot more time to do. And, less flights also means more crowding on planes. There are ways that you can save money on airline travel costs. You may need to be flexible about when and where you fly, but the savings can quickly add up and help make airline travel costs much more affordable and enjoyable for you and your family this year.

 

Save Money on Airline Travel

 

You can save money on airline travel when you make some concessions. If you’re willing to drive two or three hours before your flight, you can save money by flying out of an airport other than the one in your hometown. This is especially true in cities that have large hubs for major airlines. Driving away from the hub to a smaller town can mean a savings of hundreds of dollars on airfare. You can also save money on airline travel when you compare rates at several airlines and at comparison travel websites. Calling an airline ticketing department instead of using their website can sometimes save you money, too. If you can be flexible, you can save money on airline travel when you book tickets using a website that specializes in last minute deals. Getting an airline miles credit card or a rewards credit card can also help you save money on airline travel costs. The cards can quickly turn dollars spent into miles to help you earn a free ticket. Use the credit card or cards frequently and for big purchases and look for opportunities to earn double miles to get as many miles as you can. 

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