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Being flexible about what day and what time of day you fly can reduce your air fare costs dramatically. Airline fares change because all major airlines feed their available seats and prices into four central reservation systems that are owned by various airlines. The systems are Apollo, Sabre, WorldSpan and Galileo. Airlines then change their prices based on demand.

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If a certain flight is selling well, the price will increase. If another flight has no takers, the fare will drop until the airline gets some. As a result, fares and inventory are changing every minute. Prices really are driven by the old supply and demand rule.

Demand explains why it is cheaper to fly on a weekday (when fewer people are traveling), at odd hours, or on days other than major holidays. Online travel agents like Travelocity, Expedia or Obritz can notify when prices for your desired travel route are at their cheapest. If you are very flexible, you can take advantage of these lower air fare rates.

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Flexibility about the days you will stay at a hotel can also save you money. It's the same old supply and demand rule that drives air fares. When demand is high (weekends) prices for hotel rooms are correspondingly high. When demand is low (mid week), rooms are less expensive. Orbitz is a good site to check for competitive hotel room charges. Of course, you can always make reservations yourself.

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The cost of renting a car can be greatly reduced by being flexible as well. Cars rented on week days are less expensive than those rented on weekends. Also, do not be shy. Ask about discounts that you may be entitled to but wont receive unless you specifically ask about them.

Car rental companies offer many discounts, ranging from corporate discounts to those affiliated with airlines and hotels. I have found that AAA and American Express often have special rates with car rental agencies.

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Trips that start and / or end midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) are cheaper and easier. That's because the airlines' lowest off-peak fares are available on those days and since you're traveling off-peak, the airport parking lot will be less crowded, airport lines will be shorter, and you might even end up with an empty seat next to you on the plane!

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The golden rule of flying round-trip is "Stay Over Saturday Night". For example, if you're flying from Miami to San Francisco on a Tuesday and you want to return to Miami before Sunday morning, it's going to cost you extra. This is because business travelers tend to want to be home for the weekend.

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Occasionally, a low fare will be introduced that does not require a minimum stay. This usually occurs in the corridor or shuttle markets such as San Francisco to Los Angeles or Boston to Washington. 12 Midnight Saturday night is the magic instant. To get the discount, you must be at your destination during this instant.

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If you are scheduling flights that are sooner than 21 days from now, they are likely to be more expensive. Not only do airlines like to be able to plan ahead, but they also figure that if you have to fly on short notice, you may not have a choice.

The advance purchase schedule varies from 21 days to 3 days. The lowest transcontinental fares usually require a 21 day advance. There is usually a 14 day advance purchase fare, and there may be a 7 day advance purchase too. Occasionally there will be special 3 day advance fares.

These usually appear during fare wars and last only a short while. This system is a great way to find information and make a reservation during a fare war without waiting on hold forever.

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Rich.
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This 12-page preview of "Budget Travel Guide" gives 15 tips for saving on airfare. If you're willing to be flexible in your travel plans and invest some time planning your trip, these insider tips will save you lots of money.

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Some of the suggestions may seem unorthodox. Those out-of-the-ordinary flying behaviors are exactly what will save you big bucks.

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