Finding cheap flights has gotten easier over the years. We now have countless comparison companies out there that can compare flights from different websites. Between Orbitz, Kayak, Expedia, and the countless other online booking engines, flights are easy to find. But cheap flights, truly affordable, way cheaper than the other guys, are becoming harder and harder to find.
The problem with booking flights online
Unfortunately what you’ll often find is similar results across the board. Maybe 10 dollars cheaper here, 5 dollars cheaper there, but the days of finding the big freak online discounts on flights seem to be a rarity. In part because the software behind airline companies has gotten so good they rarely mess up. But also in countries like Canada, where there’s a distinct lack of competition, nobody is going out of their way to give that good of deals. Why would I sell a flight for $100 cheaper, when I have only one other competitor who likely won’t match me.
Blame flight booking software
Herein lies the problem with flight booking software. It’s extremely beneficial for keeping company costs low. With the right development team, you can ensure that as an airline you’re never giving too good of deals. Software is changing the world for the better, but those old stories about people finding flights online that were so cheap they had to have been an airline error, are a thing of the past. Developers are just too good at their jobs, and those accidents cost the airlines money.
Why travel agents are making a comeback
While the 2000’s saw countless travel agencies close down due to consumers trending more towards booking themselves on flights online, there has been a resurgence in the last couple of years. Companies like Nanak Flights have found a way to build a loyal following and have grown to the point where they’re even opening franchises across Canada. Through active social media accounts, and an excellent website, offering guides and travel tips and Travel Hacks for Cheap Flights, they’ve seen growth where other travel agents have fallen short.
What are these travel agents doing to offer cheaper flights?
Well it’s a mix of a bunch of somewhat lesser known travel tips as well as some more widely known tips. Book Early to find the cheapest deal. Last minute discount flights no longer exist and haven’t for years. A lesser known tip is to book flights after midnight to take advantage of newly added seats in economy. As well as coordinating with your travel agent on the cheapest season to travel. Finding a travel agent that also maintains a mailing list of the seat sales and cheap flights domestically and internationally can also help you save big money on travel, especially if you’re not exactly picky on where you fly to.