In our over six years experience in this industry, we have come to realise that Nigerians will NEVER book their travel tickets early. Sometimes we wonder maybe it has to do with the general lack of trust among the people. The rule of the game is if you want a cheap ticket, you have gotta book your travels early.

Before searching for the cheap airfares, it is always a good practice to decide your expected price bracket. You should have a clear idea that how much you want to pay for a particular flight. There are extreme and continuous fluctuations in airfares till closing of booking for a flight, so you can not predict that when the fare is at minimum. Once you find the fare in your expected price bracket just go ahead and book at that moment. Do not wait for another day.
Here’s is a list of tips on when to buy and when to travel to increase your chances of a good deal:

* Purchase your tickets at least a few weeks in advance: Last minute deals are rarely good. According to CheapAir, the best time to buy a domestic ticket is 79 days, or seven weeks, in advance of your trip. For international tickets, 81 days is best, and deals are generally available 11 to 12 weeks in advance. Kayak found 21 days prior to departure to be the best deals for domestic flights and 34 days for international.

* If you are planning a trip, follow the airlines and hotels you are considering on social media. This applies to international trips, most Nigerian domestic airlines don’t even have a social media account, and those that have are very dormant. International airlines however often post flash sales on social media platform and if you pay attention, there might be a great deal. JetBlue has had cross-country flights for less than $100. The only caveat is the flights are often during limited time frames and with short notice. This is where a travel agent comes handy…yea, you don’t trust them in this part of the world but they are very important. By the way, those that want to start a travel agency in Nigeria can check our tips [url]ht-travel-agency-in-nigeria/[/url]

* Keep track of the fluctuations in price to your destination for a week or two: Prices vary with seemingly little or no reason, and that may be the best way to figure out when flights are cheapest for your specific journey.

* For peak travel times, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, 14 weeks in advance is likely to yield the best deals.

* Don’t believe myths: According to numerous studies on airline pricing, the idea that shopping for tickets on Tuesday or Wednesday is cheaper is not true. Data published in the Journal of Economic Behaviour & Organization found that weekend fares could actually be five percent cheaper. However, airline sales often occur earlier in the week, so it is best to monitor the flights price fluctuations.

* The best way to get a good deal on a flight is to travel off-season. This results in significantly lower fares.

* For summer travel, booking three months in advance is recommended for the best fares.

* Sunday is usually the most expensive day to fly, and Saturday is usually the cheapest.

NOTE: You don’t have to book your domestic fares several weeks before departure date. With three to four days before your flight, you still stand a very good chance of getting a cheap ticket
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igelomo: In our over six years experience in this industry, we have come to realise that Nigerians will NEVER book their travel tickets early. Sometimes we wonder maybe it has to do with the general lack of trust among the people. The rule of the game is if you want a cheap ticket, you have gotta book your travels early.

Before searching for the cheap airfares, it is always a good practice to decide your expected price bracket. You should have a clear idea that how much you want to pay for a particular flight. There are extreme and continuous fluctuations in airfares till closing of booking for a flight, so you can not predict that when the fare is at minimum. Once you find the fare in your expected price bracket just go ahead and book at that moment. Do not wait for another day.
Here’s is a list of tips on when to buy and when to travel to increase your chances of a good deal:

* Purchase your tickets at least a few weeks in advance: Last minute deals are rarely good. According to CheapAir, the best time to buy a domestic ticket is 79 days, or seven weeks, in advance of your trip. For international tickets, 81 days is best, and deals are generally available 11 to 12 weeks in advance. Kayak found 21 days prior to departure to be the best deals for domestic flights and 34 days for international.

* If you are planning a trip, follow the airlines and hotels you are considering on social media. This applies to international trips, most Nigerian domestic airlines don’t even have a social media account, and those that have are very dormant. International airlines however often post flash sales on social media platform and if you pay attention, there might be a great deal. JetBlue has had cross-country flights for less than $100. The only caveat is the flights are often during limited time frames and with short notice. This is where a travel agent comes handy…yea, you don’t trust them in this part of the world but they are very important. By the way, those that want to start a travel agency in Nigeria can check our tips http://flynaija.org/what-you-need-to-start-a-travel-agency-in-nigeria/

* Keep track of the fluctuations in price to your destination for a week or two: Prices vary with seemingly little or no reason, and that may be the best way to figure out when flights are cheapest for your specific journey.

* For peak travel times, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, 14 weeks in advance is likely to yield the best deals.

* Don’t believe myths: According to numerous studies on airline pricing, the idea that shopping for tickets on Tuesday or Wednesday is cheaper is not true. Data published in the Journal of Economic Behaviour & Organization found that weekend fares could actually be five percent cheaper. However, airline sales often occur earlier in the week, so it is best to monitor the flights price fluctuations.

* The best way to get a good deal on a flight is to travel off-season. This results in significantly lower fares.

* For summer travel, booking three months in advance is recommended for the best fares.

* Sunday is usually the most expensive day to fly, and Saturday is usually the cheapest.

NOTE: You don’t have to book your domestic fares several weeks before departure date. With three to four days before your flight, you still stand a very good chance of getting a cheap ticket
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