It is possible to get yourself a great price on dirt cheap airfare if you know just a few basic tricks. Even this age of higher inflation.



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. The Old Bump Trick!

Yes, this method has been around for quite awhile but still, many people have never tried it. Your main goal is to try and give up your seat to someone else on an overbooked flight. When you do, you can most often get the next flight out at an incredible discount.

This technique has lost it's popularity over the years due to the sheer number of flights the airlines had running but I foresee a great comeback in the near future as less flights lead to more overbooking.

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. Bucket Shop: The Only Way To fly!

Almost everyone would agree that you can save quite a few buck by traveling Expedia, Hotwire and a few others but have you ever tried Bucket Shop?

Never heard of it? Using this method can actually save you upwards of %50 or more. If you've ever book a flight online, you will find these types of aggregators just as easy to deal with.

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.

There are many consolidators to choose from such as Bucket Shop, Travel Hub, Air Brokers and others if you know where to look. So, what are you waiting for! Get creative, save some cash!

3. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. Or Is It?

Seems illogical I Know but it does work. Quite often you can save a load of money by just breaking up your trip a little. Book separate flights to a couple of cities on your way to your final destination instead of buying a single trip ticket. It can save you cash.

Like I said, sound ridiculous but it does work quite well, especially when your "hop" city is a hub for the airline. They have to fly there anyway and this is just another way of getting dirt cheap airfare!

4. Take Your Luggage And Ship It!

If you plan your trip correctly you can save big bucks by just shipping your luggage UPS. The airlines are charging more and more these days for your luggage and that doesn't guarantee it will even get there.

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.