Traveling can be an expensive venture. From accommodation to tour packages, there are many expenses to consider. Flight costs are one such notorious money sink that can easily be mitigated by following these tips.

Privatize Your Searches
One infamous method airline search engines use to ambush would-be travellers into spending is by increasing the fare after each subsequent visit to the site. This method is used to scare visitors into an impulse purchase as users fear missing out on prime prices.

Users can avoid falling for this trap by simply utilizing the incognito mode present in most browsers. This method disables the search engine's way of tracking you through cookies. This is because each time an incognito browser is opened, the slate is wiped clean and there are no cookies on your end to be traced. You can access incognito mode by clicking on the vertical three dots on the top right of your browser.

Use Points To Pay For Flights
Many credit card companies work in collaboration with airlines by implementing a point system. Hitting the minimum spending requirement for these cards can often net travellers enough points to be rewarded with free flights.

For frequent flyers, you can instead opt for an airline rewards card which gives you the flexibility to redeem said points across different airlines.

Opt For Budget Airlines
Much of the cost of a flight can be linked to the complimentary meals or beverages served while on the flight. Other quality of life enhancements include in-flight entertainment such as movies or games.

Fortunately, those who are willing to forgo such luxuries can instead choose to fly via budget airlines. This is also a perfect alternative when flights are relatively short. However, do be aware that in addition to the lack of free meals and entertainment, travellers who choose budget airlines will often have to contend with less leg space, making it a less than stellar flight experience.

Identify A Cheap Day To Fly
Flight prices are often dictated by supply and demand. The fewer passengers on a plane mean that airline companies are unlikely to make sufficient profit after factoring in costs such as fuel and employee wages. To entice more travellers to book flights on less packed planes, airlines will often reduce flight costs.

Travellers can use this information to their advantage by pinpointing the best dates to take flight. The app Skyscanner is a great tool to help you make that distinction. On the app, once you’ve entered your departure and arrival cities, click depart and select the entire month instead of a specific day. Doing so allows users to get an overview of the prices for the month thus opening up doors for potential savings.



About Bio
Photographer and travel blogger extraordinaire, Au Chat Kwan brings Singapore to you through his pictures. With years of experience under his belt as both a travel blogger and photographer, Kwan has spent decades of his life dedicated to spreading the beauty of Singapore's culture to those across the globe.

Following his childhood in rural Singapore, Au Chat Kwan went on to win critical acclaim for his photography skills, winning the award for the best aspiring photographer at the ripe young age of 20.