If you are looking to get away but don't want to spend vast amounts of money, then follow our top tips on finding cheap flights & enjoy a life time of cheap travel. The internet is by far the best place to research & book flights. You're also able to compare prices quickly from no-frills airlines, chartered & scheduled flights.

Some Tips & Advice on finding cheap flights

1/ Always shop around for the best deals & offers, be patient & don't get pressured into buying straight away. Remember, one company will never ever always have the lowest price on flights.

2/ Be as flexible as you can, fly mid-week rather than over the weekends which tend to be more expensive.

3/ The general rule is the earlier you book, the cheaper the seat becomes.

4/ Most travel agents do not search all the low-cost carriers & some will only search the traditional carriers.

5/ Flying from a nearby airport or secondary airport can sometimes save you money. Don't always insist on flying from the main international airports. Search fares for flying from different airports to get the cheapest price.

6/ Compare like for like, so take into account surcharges, taxes & fees for other options.

7/ On certain routes & during certain times of the year it can sometimes be cheaper to book a "flight + hotel" package than it is to book a flight-only.

8/ As a general rule fares for USA are usually cheaper Monday ? Thursday, with flights to a European destination cheaper Tuesday ? Thursday.

Other Considerations - Due to the increase in competition from no-frills airlines, the traditional carriers are now hitting back with competitive pricing. There are still some real bargains to be had with a traditional carrier. With a traditional carrier you'll get assigned seating & some sort of in-flight service. Another very important point is that if your flight is canceled, the traditional airlines will normally be able to get you onto another flight but if not, they will more often than not arrange accommodation. With the low-cost carriers you're on your own.

The traveling public now has more control over how & when they travel. It is especially important to take your time & become familiar with all the ways that you can find cheap flights. By following the above advice you should be able to make your money go that extra bit further & maybe visit places you could of only dreamt about.