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Written by Barry Crewse   
Airfare dirt cheap. Is is still possible? Unless you've been living on Gilligan's Isle you've seen what the current gas prices and the shrinking value of the dollar is doing to our economy and the cost of travel.
by BarryCrewse


Airfare dirt cheap. Is is still possible? Unless you've been living on Gilligan's Isle you've seen what the current gas prices and the shrinking value of the dollar is doing to our economy and the cost of travel.

The last year or so has seen dramatic changes in travel costs but it really is possible to secure yourself some great prices on cheap airfare if you know the tricks.

Keep in mind, getting airfare dirt cheap literally means getting a heck of a better price than the chump sitting next to you. So, let's do it!

1. Bump Your Way TO A Better Price.

This is an oldie but goody but getting harder to do these days. Basically what you are trying to do is give up your seat on an overbooked flight in order to secure another seat on a future flight at a comped rate.

It is harder to do these days but as the airlines cut flights and personell I expect this to make a roaring comeback soon as less flights mean less seats.

Just keep in mind that you must be flexible with your schedule and you must arrive for your scheduled flight early enough to let the staff know you will take a bump. This technique works better than you can imagine and once to do it a time or two it won't be long until you are saving some rather big bucks!

2.The Bucket Shop Method

Of course you have heard of Travelocity, Expedia, Hotwire and others and you have probably save lot's of money using them but have you tried the Bucket Shop?

It is possible to save up to %50 or more using this method. Even better is that these aggregators are just as easy to deal with as using the internet to book your flights.

These businesses are consolidators who buy their tickets in big blocks. They buy them at a fixed price and you never have to worry about restrictions or other airline rules.

They can still be selling airfare dirt cheap long after the airlines have sold all their tickets for a particular flight.

Get creative and give these guys a try. Some of the best in the business is, of course, Bucket Shop, Travel Hub and Air Brokers just to name a few. There are more if you know where to look!

3. The Break Up Your Flight Method.

I know it sound ridiculous but sometimes not buying a single trip ticket can save you some money. You can "hop" your way to your destination by booking separate flight to a city or two in between.

I know it may mean an extra stop but so what. You are looking for airfare dirt cheap right? There are ways and times they are a changing. You can save big bucks if you are willing to play the game.

4. As For Your Luggage? Ship it!

That's right! Because of all the extra charges the airlines are slapping on you for packing it with you, it just may pay you to ship your luggage via UPS.

You may find that buy shipping with carriers such as UPS you may cut the expense in half. Check around with other carriers as well such as FedEx and even the U.S. Postal Service. You may be surprised.

If you have a ton of bags you are carrying of just a large family in tow the savings will wow you! Another great perk? Shipping your luggage will guarantee they get there when you do! No such guarantee from any of the airlines I have ever flown with.

Well, there you have it. Just a few tricks that can save you some cash. There are tons more if you know where to look so stop paying full price! You can save yourself some money. Take my word for it and it can be easier than you ever realized.

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