Bargains

In our beat down, drug out economy, flying is often considered more of a luxury than a basic right. With that said, you don’t have to spend oodles of cash on a flight home — or to somewhere fabulous — every time you fly. They key to finding inexpensive flights is to do your research and to snag online deals as they pop up. Recently, Mashable detailed four online secrets to finding inexpensive flights. They include the following:

1. Follow Airline Twitter Accounts

Stay in the twitter loop with all major airlines, who often tweet good deals.

2. Sign up for Travel Alerts

It’s not spam if you’re saving money. Try websites like AirFareWatchDog or sign up to receive messages from airlines.

3. Use Comprehensive Websites

Travel sites like Kayak or Skyscanner check thousands of flight options to ensure you get the cheapest rate.

4. Know when to Purchase

It’s always cheaper to fly in the middle of the week and during the winter months.

To read more, check out the Mashable story here.

By Mirela Gluck