Tips for booking holiday flights
November 5, 2008
Still haven't made holiday travel plans? Travel Web site Kayak.com has some advice:
• Don't wait. Holiday airfare is more than 25 percent to 30 percent higher than last year. As planes fill up, remaining seats will quickly become more expensive.
• Fly off-peak days around the holidays. Avoid returning over the weekend; take Monday and Tuesday flights if you can; and see if you can save money by flying on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve.
• Check out low-cost carriers serving alternative airports like Long Beach, Calif., instead of Los Angeles. Fees and fares may be lower.
• Keep in mind that airlines may charge extra fees for baggage, food and even picking your seat in advance.
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