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Friday, June 28, 2019

The 3 Sites I Use to Find Cheap Flights

Search For Cheap Airline Tickets



The 3 Sites I Use to Find Cheap Flights

I’m known in my circle of friends as the “travel guy”.  While I’d much rather be known as the “fitness guy” or “guy who has a bunch of money so he doesn’t have to work and can just go around helping people”, for now I’m the travel guy I guess.  One of the questions I get most often is “how do I find cheap flights?”  The answer is pretty simple.  Let me show you the three sites I use to find cheap flights.
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1. The Flight Deal

Most of my travel involves an effort to fly as far as I can for as little money as possible in order to achieve Executive Platinum status with American Airlines (since I’m based in Dallas it makes more sense to have status with American than any other airline).  The Flight Deal has played a huge role in not only my international travel but also pointing out domestic destinations that are available for very cheap.  The front page of the site features all deals they find but they also have city-specific feeds so you can narrow it down to where you’re from (if they cover your city).  They cover some of the biggest airline markets in the USA and their sister site Fare Deal Alert covers many of the rest.  You may not be able to use every deal they write about but go ahead and subscribe to their free newsletter, follow them on Facebook, or add them to your RSS feed to make sure you don’t miss one of their awesome deals!

2. Google Flights

Google Flights is by far the easiest to use flight search tool around.  A few years back Google purchased ITA Matrix, another incredibly useful flight search tool, although it has a bit of a learning curve.  Google incorporated that technology into Google Flights.  Flight prices update quickly and you can even type your originating airport and leave the destination airport blank and look at a map of all potential destinations!  One of my favorite aspects of Google Flights is the ability to filter your search not only by airline or price but also by airline alliance, so if I’m searching for a roundtrip to Hong Kong, for example, and I want to make sure my flights are only on Oneworld flights (because I have Oneworld Emerald status and receive some nice benefits), I can do that on Google Flights much easier than with ITA Matrix.  There’s an ever so slight learning curve with Google Flights but I’ve found it to be a slick, user-friendly interface.  If you know your destination, it’s easy to pull up a calendar and see when nearby dates might be cheaper too.  The best part is, once you find your flight, Google provides you a link either directly to the airline or to Orbitzlocitypedia/whatever other site they found the cheapest fare at.

3. Mileage Run Deals Forum at Flyertalk

Flyertalk is a great site if you have the time to learn some of the vocabulary.  The Mileage Run Deals forum is where many people share fares they find, including the occasional mistake fare.  You don’t need to be a member to peruse the forum, so it’s worth taking a peek every couple of days or so.  Just a friendly reminder, many of these people are looking to do mileage runs, so they’ll use terms like “cpm” to denote how many elite-qualifying miles a given fare will earn.  If you’re just looking for cheap fares, ignore the cpm part and look past all the people (like me) doing an absurdly long flight in one weekend.

Some guidelines to find cheap flights

Here’s the thing about cheap flights: you don’t know when they’ll pop up and you don’t know for how long they will last.  Here are some guidelines about cheap flights:
  1. Nowadays there is not a better day of the week to buy flights.
  2. If your dates are inflexible and locked in there’s not really much you can do but wait and hope the flights drop in price.
  3. Buying a flight as soon as the schedule is released for is usually not the cheapest way to book a flight, airlines know people schedule things like cruises and family vacations a long time in advance and if someone absolutely has to be on a flight enough that they will book it 11 months in advance, they’ll usually pay more for that flight.
  4. All US airlines now have 24-hour refund policies (in most cases, check with the airlines during the booking process for their actual policies).  When you find an awesome deal, book it and spend the rest of the day seeing if you can arrange time off work or ensure your partner can go.  This way your price is locked in and you don’t miss the deal.

HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE

Search For Cheap Airline Tickets






HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE




HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE
We’ve all been there – determined to find cheap flights but somehow ending up just glued to the laptop screen for hours on end. Trawling the latest and greatest comparison websites trying to discover the cheapest flight deals…
Finding cheap flights can be a pain, especially with endless search options, comparison websites and constant fluctuating prices. It can end up being a frustrating process when it should be fun!
Never fear amigos, after almost a decade of travelling the world on a budget, here are all my tips and tricks on the best way to find the cheapest flights to pretty much anywhere in the world!
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1. Always Search in Secret

You’ve been searching for a while now, the price started out ok but you thought you could do better. But now, you’re panicking, the price is increasing. Have you pressed a different button, selected the right day? How can the cheapest airfare suddenly disappear! Well let me tell you, you’re not going insane, you’re being watched.
Ok, so there’s not some weird guy peering through the window at your laptop screen. Instead ‘cookies’ are tracking your searches and feeding the most frequent and popular back to the suppliers. This, in turn, bumps up the once attractive prices. Putting you into panic mode in the hope you will just book the more expensive fare because it’s the ‘last best deal’. So let me tell you how to get around creepy cookies and how to get cheap flight tickets back!
Always search for your cheap flight deals in private with incognito windows. This tool is genius and basically the number one secret to finding the cheapest flights. If you’re not familiar with incognito it works the same as a normal internet page. The only difference, your cookies are reset each time you re-open an incognito window.
So how do you open an incognito window? Really simple, follow these easy steps!
  1. In Google Chrome or Safari, Incognito is enabled by hitting Command (or “Control” if using PC), Shift, “N”.
  2. For Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer, hit Command (or “Control” if using a PC), Shift, “P”.
  3. This will open a new browser window where your information is not tracked, thus not inflating prices as you search.
  4. If you’re not up on your keyboard shortcuts, simply open a web browser.
  5. Hit ‘File’, ‘New Incognito Window’ or ‘Private Browsing Window’.
And now you are ready to start searching! If you want to start with a clean slate for each flight search (so your searches aren’t “remembered” in turn losing you the cheap deals), close all your incognito windows. Open a new one, and then perform your flight search again.
HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE

2. Use only the Best Flight Search Engines.

Even the most novice travellers can probably name at least five different flight comparison sites. The list of comparison sites seems to get longer every day which makes finding cheap flights even more time consuming and repetitive. Or in other words, super dull when in fact, booking flights should be the most exciting part of your travel planning!
Sadly, there is not a single search engine that constantly offers the cheapest deal – because if there was we would all know it, right? – they simply don’t make money this way. So it pays to check a few, to help you know which few to keep bookmarked check the table below! These flight websites always come up with the greatest flight deals!
Flight Booking Engines
Momondo US Search FlightsCheapoair - Here's a cheeky Promo Code offering up to $30◊ off with WORLD30. Kayak
SkyscannerExpediaTrip Advisor
Airfare WatchdogJetradarKiwi.com
Just a quick note amigos, comparison websites are awesome but they do not include most budget airlines. If you know of particular budget airlines operating the route you want, definitely remember to check them out too!

3. Budget Can Sometimes be the Best

Budget airlines can sometimes come up trumps and offer significantly cheaper tickets than the bigger airlines. Choosing to fly budget does mean some sacrifices will have to be made. That space and legroom, free food, drinks and movies you get with the big airlines are not offered on budget airlines. Stock up on snacks – and water – before hopping on the plane. Extra Legroom and movies are sometimes offered, but there are no guarantees and I can promise you, it often won’t be free. But losing these luxuries to get a cheap flight is definitely worth it.
Budget airlines are not always included on comparison websites. So remember to check them individually. Finding the cheapest airlines is all about tactics. Budget airlines offer great prices but they can be sneaky. So amigos please make sure you do the following before handing over your credit card:
  1. ALWAYS read the fine print before booking!
  2. Check where the airport location is and that it’s the right one! (some budget airlines fly to airports further out of  town).
  3. Remember to book and pay for any checked luggage. If you can get your bag through the strict restrictions on hand luggage, do it. Don’t chance it, if it doesn’t fit or weighs more you will be charged a FORTUNE at the airport! If in doubt add it on in advance.
  4. Have your ticket ready. Often budget airlines need you to have checked in online, need you confirmation printed or your boarding pass. If you turn up to the airport with just an email, you could be charged. Ryanair, a UK based airline is a classic example. They WILL CHARGE A FEE if you do not print your own ticket or show up with more bags. This is pretty clear in the first paragraph of your confirmation email. In a nutshell, always read and follow instructions! Once again, if you’re not sure, print it anyway!
Remember, if you want to book the cheapest flight possible (not worlds best airline), it helps to be adaptable, do your research, and know the conditions of the ticket.
How to find budget flights – start by finding cheap airlines. There are hundreds of budget airlines out there, but to help you guys out I’ve put together a table of my favourites. Get familiar with these budget airlines. Typically Air Asia, Jetstar, Tiger Air and Ryanair who often offer the cheapest way to fly. Keep an eye on their Facebook, Twitter and sign up to email alerts so you don’t miss out on promotions.
Budget Airlines
CanadaUnited StatesAustralia
PorterJetBlueJetStar
Air TransatPorterTiger Air
Southwest
Allegiant Air
Frontier
Spirit Airlines
New ZealandAsiaEurope
Air New ZealandAir AsiaRyanair
JetStarTiger AirEasyjet
JetstarNorwegian Air
ScootAer Lingus
Dragon AirWizz Air
Spice JetWow Air
Vietnam Airlines
Nok Air
For more budget airlines check out Wikipedia. You’ll find a huge list of low-cost airlines down to specific countries here. If you’re going to a specific country, it’s worth checking so you know all your options.
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4. Book Your Own Flights

Let your imagination run wild when you search for flights. That city you have to hang around in for a few hours, why not step out the airport and spend some proper time there? The best way to find affordable flights is to be flexible and break up the journey. For example, if you’re flying to Vietnam via Bangkok, it may be cheaper to book a ticket to Bangkok and a separate ticket onwards to Vietnam.
This is possibly the best trick to finding cheap flights. Just a note though amigos, typically if you break up and book your flights separately you may have different airlines. So do not book layovers that are hours apart as delays could mean you miss your flight on the other end. Especially as you will likely have to recheck your bags again!
I have found that Skyscanner and Kayak are the best flight comparison websites to use when playing around with flights. But why do it yourself? Well, for one it’s pretty fun, you will be inspired to visit other places on your trip you may not have thought of and you’ll have a great idea of the prices out there. Also, if you pop into a Travel Agent it’s unlikely the agent will be happy to play around with flight routes for hours…
So to help you find the cheapest flights yourself, here are three tips to get you started:
  • Do your research: Are there budget airlines that could be used for your route?
  • Play around with routes: Why fly from the UK if Europe is significantly cheaper? Especially when you can score budget flights for as little as €10 to Europe. Maybe for some reason, Phuket is cheaper to fly into than Bangkok so change your destination. Search by country – Skyscanner is great for this – it will show you the cheapest place to fly in and out of each destination.
  • Add in your own multi-day layovers: If the flight naturally stops there for a layover, would it be cheaper if I actually spent a day there instead of just a few hours.
If you want the cheapest flights, doing at least one of these three options could not only save you hundreds. But you’ll also get to tick another country off your bucket list at the same time!
the cheapest day to travel

5. Mark the Cheapest Day to Fly

Have you heard the rumour that Tuesdays are the cheapest day to fly? Universally of course, no specific destination, just them all. Amigos, I hate to burst your bubble but this is no longer true – if it even ever was – all routes are different, some airlines are different and basically, it changes all the time. So when are flights the cheapest? While Tuesday may not be the cheapest day to travel – all the time – travelling midweek is more likely to be cheaper than flying on the weekends.
So how do you find the day cheap flights are departing? Searching every comparison site at least seven times each would take ages! Never fear, Skyscanner – yep again, I like these guys, have you noticed? – has a tool to help you.
Your best strategy is to get a quick visual of prices for a whole month to see what days are cheapest for your specific route. Here’s how:
  1. Get on Skyscanner website or download the app
  2. Enter where you want to depart and arrive
  3. Click on the box where you would normally pop a date in and instead, select ‘Whole Month’. If you know what month you want to travel, select it. If you’re flexible select ‘Cheapest Month’.
  4. Hit ‘search’ and watch as the magic unfolds. The search will show you what date is cheapest to fly out and what date to fly back. Those with the mini magnifying glasses have no prices – also means they are likely to be more expensive – just click on them to find out the price.
This is honestly my favourite tool to finding cheap flights. Not only that but it helps me choose where to travel to next and when! There are other websites which offer similar services but honestly, Skyscanner has been the most reliable and best way to book flights.










6. Find the Cheapest Place to Fly

So you’ve caught the travel bug but you’re not sure where to fly. The only limitation you have is budget, you have the time but not really the money. Instead of searching any and every place that springs tonight, trawling for the cheapest date and spending days trying to find the best deal, hop onto kayak. Here you can search cheap flights anywhere!
Kayak have an awesome interactive map showing you the cheapest places to travel on the time you have off work! All you have to do is hop onto the Kayak website and follow these steps.
  1.  Click ‘Explore’ punch in the departure airport – you can even click ‘include airports nearby’ for more options – set your budget, time frame and watch the world light up with cheap flight deals!
  2. Once you find the best flight deal, just click on it and follow through to book! Easy as pie!
how to find affordable flights
Kayak is not the only website that has this nifty feature, Skyscanner has this option too!
  1. Type in the country or city you want to depart from.
  2. In the destination field just search ‘Anywhere’.
  3. Enter the dates you have free, or the month, or even ‘the cheapest month’ and search.
  4. BOOM. Skyscanner will now give you a list, from cheap to pricey of all the destinations you could go to organised by country.
  5. Find the cheap country deal, click on it and find out the cheapest airport to enter!
You don’t get a pretty interactive map on Skyscanner but you’ll be given a list of countries with some very persuading prices.
HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE
Warning! playing around on these tools will spark insane wanderlust and will feed your travel addiction further. Use at your own risk and enjoy!

7. Travel Agents Are Not The Enemy

Contrary to popular belief, travel agents are not (always) money hungry and out to rip you off. In fact, many travel agencies have deals with airlines which will be cheaper than anything you will be able to find online yourself. This however, doesn’t mean you should walk into a travel agent without having done your own research first. If you have a rough idea of the cheapest route, date and destination, this will save a lot of time and searching. You’ll also know how cheap you can get it, meaning you’re less likely to get ripped off. Most travel agents will Price Match if the cheap flight you found is cheaper than the flight they have.
Travel agents not only have better deals (sometimes) but often if you book through a travel agent, you’re protected slightly better if something goes wrong or at least, don’t have to deal with it yourself.

8. It Doesn’t Pay to Wait

If you know where you want to go and when you want to go. You’ve searched and found the cheapest flights but wait, someone has told you if you wait and book at the last minute the flights will be cheaper. Don’t do it, it’s a myth amigos!
Very rarely do flights get cheaper closer to the departure date, if anything, they are likely to get more expensive. This is basically the same for ALL modes of transport. If you have found the cheapest deal and you are not flexible, book it, now! Booking ahead is likely to always be cheaper than booking last minute.
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9. Check Foreign Currencies

Before you book that flight, have you checked if it’s cheaper to book it in another currency. Or the currency of the destination you are departing/heading for. Budget airlines typically make you pay in the currency of the country you are departing from but not always. Most airlines will have an option on the page to change the currency. Before you do this, make sure you are incognito and the location setting on your device is off or you have a VPN activated. Booking a flight and paying in a different currency could save you a small fortune but only if you’re using a credit card free of foreign-transaction fees! Otherwise your attempts to save money doing this will be lost!

10. Grab Error Fares Fast

Error fares are what I like to think of as gifts from god. Error fares are basically the airline, company or third party advertising and selling a fare at the wrong price because someone mistyped the fare into the system. BINGO! Every traveller dreams of stumbling across these bad boys. If you’re in the know-how on where to find airline error fares, you can save yourself some serious bucks on a ticket!
So how do you find budget flights and error fares? By visiting these two sites (Airfare Watchdog and Secret Flights), signing up to the alerts via email and by making sure you always have a credit card on hand.
Act fast when you stumble upon cheap flights, they wont be around for long, especially error fares. Airlines, as you can imagine, are never too pleased when glitches like this happen and will fix it quickly. You just have to be faster than them. Good luck!

Sunday, June 23, 2019

21 TIPS – HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD


21 TIPS – HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

How can I get a cheap flight? Follow these tips below and you’ll stack the odds in your favor! 

1. Start searching as early as possible

Airlines generally release tickets 11 months in advance. Once you know your destination start searching and continue to check at least once per week.
Flight prices are live and fluctuate constantly due to supply and demand, so have a price in mind YOU are comfortable paying and be ready to jump on it.
Sure, there are last-minute flight deals that might beat what you’ve already paid, but that’s not guaranteed. If you want to play the game of waiting for a bargain, you’re better off NOT having a fixed destination in mind. More on that down below.

2. When to buy airline tickets?

There really is no hard and fast rule on the best time to buy international airline tickets.
However, there are some general trends to be aware of when looking for cheap air tickets.
Peak season and holiday weekends will have the most demand, so expect higher prices. You can, however, stack the odds in your favor by buying at a certain time. 
In this study, they analyzed 560 million flight searches, found an optimal time to buy was on average 7 weeks in advance (for domestic flights). Others have suggested a sweet spot of between 3-7 weeks in advance.
The WORST time was within 14 days of flying, or too far in advance, more than 5 months. 
For international flights, the study found the sweet spot is 11-12 weeks prior to departure. As for which day of the week to buy on, they suggest no particular day was better than the other and buying on a Tuesday and Wednesday was somewhat of an urban legend.

3. What is the best DAY to fly?

Wondering what days to fly to save money on plane tickets?
It might not matter when you buy your tickets, but cheap flights can certainly be found depending on the DAY you choose to fly!
The consensus is that it’s best to FLY OUT on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. These are typical off-peak days with airlines carrying fewer business travelers, usually meaning lower fares and a surplus of seats. You also have a better chance of grabbing frequent flyer seats on these days (which we love).
Fridays and Sundays are usually the most expensive days to fly.
And don’t get confused with the idea that buying a ticket on a certain day will result in lower airfare. That’s a separate thing to the day you actually fly!
It has been suggested to try these combinations:
  • Domestic: depart Saturday, return on a Monday.
  • International: depart Tuesday, return on a Wednesday.

4. Be flexible with your flight dates

As mentioned, the best tactic for how to find cheap flights to anywhere is to be FLEXIBLE with your travel dates. Give yourself the best chance by searching a couple of days, or even weeks, either side of your preferred departure date.
If you are locked into exact dates, it will be more challenging to get the best deal.   

5. Adjust the time of day for flying

If you can’t change the date of your flight, play around with the time of day you choose to fly, which can change the price of your air ticket dramatically.
Flying at unpopular hours, such as the red-eye or early in the AM instead of late morning through afternoon, increases your chance of getting the best deal. Most of the time, the cheapest flights leave either very early in the morning or late at night.

6. Identify the cheapest payment method for your flight tickets

Recently I got stung with a $94 fee when booking cheap flights using my credit card, which I now avoid on cheap domestic flights.
In Australia, Qantas lets you pay using BPAY from a debit account, and Jetstar and Virgin through the POLi system which is also a direct debit payment from your chosen bank account.
I still use my credit card however when purchasing the more expensive international flights to gain those credit card member benefits and frequent flyer points, and for added consumer protection.

7. Check alternate airports

If there is more than one airport near your origin or final destination, check them both before making your flight booking.
The more options you have in terms of airports and travel dates, the more likely you will be able to find the best deals on airfare.
And consider multi-city flights as a strategy to save money.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure you know where the airport is situated in relation to your accommodation and before you book your tickets. We messed up once and discovered I was flying into an airport much further away from the city centre. It cost me extra to pay for a bus into the city centre and a lot more in time than simply flying direct to the main airport.

8. Fly where the deals are

This is one of our best travel tips on how to find cheap flights to anywhere!
Instead of choosing a destination and then spending days or weeks trying to find a flight deal, considering flying to where the cheap flights already are!
Choose a destination you can comfortably afford and one you’ll enjoy. Use a flight search engine like Skyscanner that lets you type in your departure city and search for a list of cheap flights to anywhere in the world. If you are flexible with where you want to go, these are handy tools and fun to play around with.
Keep reading for detailed tips on how to do this down below in our “How to search for deals” section.
9. Consider round trip tickets
Even if you are only flying one way, sometimes they are so expensive that the round trip ticket is actually cheaper. Just forfeit the return leg portion. We have done this from Sydney to LA. Crazy, but it happens.

10. Use different airlines
For domestic flights within Australia, it’s often cheaper for us to use different airlines and book two separate one-way flights. For example, we have flown Jetstar Airways in one direction and Virgin Australia for the return.

Do your research and factor in online booking costs. If you do two separate airlines, you may be paying two online booking costs.

11. Avoid holiday periods when flying
I know, it’s and obvious tip when searching for cheap air tickets.

But try not to fly up to 7 days before or after a major holiday period. However, certain strategies such as flying on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (when the flight attendants are extra nice) or even on September 11 can save you a penny.

And we’ve all heard of the term “tourist season”.

Europe in the summer is peak tourist season. Consider visiting in the off-months instead. Sure the weather might be a bit cooler, but the prices for flights (and accommodation) will be lower, and there will be less people lined up at popular attractions. 

Just make sure all the tourist sites and accommodation providers are open in those “down” months.

12. Consider a longer layover
Flights with longer layovers usually have lower price tags. Look for flights where you can plan for longer stopovers on the same ticket.

13. Join a frequent flyer program
Why not? These programs are free to join and you can earn points towards cheaper fares, upgrades, free companion tickets and even earning free flights!

And many programs are created for airline partnerships where they’ll recognize and honor each others’ miles – such as the Qantas / Emirates partnership.

We have benefited greatly from our Qantas membership. When we were living in Raleigh, North Carolina we had to attend a family wedding in Cape Town. I (Craig) had accumulated enough points to fly return trip from North Carolina → Atlanta → London → Johannesburg → Cape Town and return!

Whilst I had to pay a couple hundred dollars in taxes and fly a longer route, saving over $2,500 was well worth it.

And recently I saved big on my flight from Sydney to Washington DC to attend the White House blogger summit.

IMPORTANT

Frequent flyer programs mostly accrue by miles. So even if you don’t travel very often, taking just one long haul flight will add to your points balance.

If you have a premium status, such as Gold or Silver, you usually gain access to the airline lounges even if you’re flying economy. You also get priority check-in, priority security, and priority boarding.

If you only travel once or twice a year it’s probably best for you to use a flight search engine to get your best flight deal. (recommendations below)

However, if you are a frequent flyer, paying a little extra for flights by staying loyal to a premium airline or alliance such as OneWorld could be your best long-term bet for getting flight perks.

For an extensive list of frequent flyer programs click here.

14. Sign Up for an Airline Affiliated Credit Card

If you are using a credit card, why not accumulate frequent flyer points? The best cards and benefits depend on which country you live in and what cards you have access to.
Use your card to pay all your travel expenses and living expenses. This does take discipline. Make sure you don’t accrue interest by paying it off in full each month (very important).
And don’t forget to shop at member stores that are affiliated with the airlines. By shopping at these preferred stores you will also accumulate points.
For USA residents check out this credit card list by The Points Guy.
For Australian residents check out the list of cards here.

15. Sign up for flight deal Email Notifications

The best budget airfare sales can go largely unannounced. Sign up for your favorite airline e-newsletter as promotional fairs and discount codes reserved only for email subscribers can save you money. You can also be notified of last minute cheap flights.

16. Use Your Age or Student Status for flight deals

If you’re a student or under 26 years old, look into student discounts. STA Travel’s Exclusive Tickets can save you money.

17. Be careful of refundable flight tickets

It really depends on risk. If you’re taking a short trip and haven’t paid a fortune for it, don’t worry about purchasing refundable tickets or trip cancellation insurance.
However, if you’ve made a significant investment and face a high risk of cancellation, such as traveling during peak hurricane season or you have a potential medical condition, refundable tickets and trip cancellation insurance is a good idea!

18. Avoid airline fees

Most airlines are charging for everything these days, and if you have 2 bags or more, expect to be charged for it. Try to keep all your luggage within one bag per person, and make sure your luggage is not over-sized.
Alternatively, look for airlines that don’t charge fees, and some airlines will waive bag fees for frequent flyers or members of its credit-card program.
If you do need to check baggage, paying for it in advance is much cheaper than doing it at the airport. Check with each airline before booking so you can make an informed decision.
For US based airlines check out this chart which displays all the fees compiled by Smarter Traveler.

19. Which seat is best on the flight?

It might not save you money, but it can save your sanity, especially if you’re traveling with kids or gadgets.
Seatguru shows you the best and worst seats on the plane, user comments, and photos. Find out the pitch of the seats, if they have powerpoints, personal TV screens, bassinets for infants and if baby changing facilities are available.

20. Consider a mileage run

Some people do what is called a “mileage run” if they are close to obtaining elite status for a whole year with a particular airline.
They basically find a cheap flight to anywhere and take that flight whether it be just a day trip or a weekend away. The cheap cost of the flight is seen as a small sacrifice to pay if the extra miles accrued allows them elite status for a whole year.

21. Delete your cookies/history when searching for flights

Some websites store your search data and will increase the price of the flights if they know the specific flights you are looking for.
So when you come back a second time you are pinged as being more ready to buy and so are likely to be offered higher prices than you originally saw.
When friends ask me how to find cheap airline tickets, I always tell them don’t forget to clear your cookies or load each site in a new incognito browser window!