Tip #101: The Only Airfare Search Engines You’ll Ever Need!

Have you ever bought an airline ticket only to find out you could’ve purchased the same ticket for less money? Well I have, and as I’m sure you’ll agree – it’s a terrible feeling! But with a few clicks of the mouse you can sleep easy knowing that you got the lowest price possible.

Here are a few simple websites to make sure you are paying the best possible price for your next trip:

ITA Software: Trip Planner
Use the ITA Matrix to search for the lowest possible prices for a given set of dates, or the date range of your choice (up to a month). Once you have found the flights and price you want, simply go to the respective airline’s site and book! [When at the main page, click “Log in as guest”]

Bing Travel
Microsoft’s newest search engine Bing has added a nifty new feature when searching airfare – Farecast. Farecast helps to predict whether the current price for airfare looks to be going up, down, or staying the same.

Yapta
Similar to Bing, Yapta tracks flight prices and helps to check for airline refunds (if the price of your booked ticket has lowered). Check Yapta often, and sign up for emails to alert you when fares drop!

So before booking your next trip, be sure to check out the above sites and save yourself some hard-earned cash!

Travelzoo Top 20

Probably the single most important thing you can do in your quest for affordable travel is research. Sites like this and others will provide you with deals, tips and hints, however the internet has countless other resources that are out there for you to discover!

One of those resources that I have found to be greatly beneficial is Travelzoo’s Top 20 Deals. Updated each and every Wednesday at 11:00 EST; Travelzoo highlights twenty deals that range from hotels and airfare, to vacation packages and rental cars.

While some of the deals may not appeal to you or suit your needs, it only takes a few minutes each week to check, and best of all it is free to join! Click on the banner below to sign up today:

10% off AmericanAirlines Flights

Here’s an easy way to get 10% off your next AA flight originating in the USA to any destination worldwide:

Play the AA Penalty Challenge game online and AA will send you an email containing a unique code for 10% off your next booking.

In order to play the game you must be enrolled in the AAdvantage frequent flier program. If you’re not already enrolled, click below and register before December 31 to receive 1,000 bonus miles!

Enroll in AmericanAirlines AAdvantage

Hyatt Resorts 24hr Sale

Via the @HyattResort Twitter:

Get your 40% off Hyatt Resort deal at http://www.hyattresorts24hoursale.com Site goes live at 12midnight. Bonus wine amenity with 24TWT offercode

Not sure if that is 12 EST or CST (since Hyatt is based in Chicago), however in any event this is a great opportunity to check out some of Hyatt’s resort properties worldwide!

I had the opportunity to try out a Hyatt resort when I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort in 2007, and can confirm firsthand what a great quality product Hyatt is offering with this collection!

Were you successful in making a booking with this promotion? Let us know in the comments section below!

Hyatt Resorts 24hr Sale

Via the @HyattResort Twitter:

Get your 40% off Hyatt Resort deal at http://www.hyattresorts24hoursale.com Site goes live at 12midnight. Bonus wine amenity with 24TWT offercode

Not sure if that is 12 EST or CST (since Hyatt is based in Chicago), however in any event this is a great opportunity to check out some of Hyatt’s resort properties worldwide!