Cheapflights.co.uk Lightens Your Financial Load

Stock markets are turbulent, real estate is unstable, debts are spiralling and the news headlines keep spelling out financial doom and gloom.

The fiscal hangover has no doubt caused people to review spending, leaving travellers to rethink their holiday plans, among other things. However, don't cancel that break just yet because going away might be the perfect medicine for both you and your bank account.

London, UK (PRWEB) April 18, 2008 — Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's leading flight price comparison web site, doles out the prescription to a thrifty getaway with these insider tips.

DON'T PLAY THE WAITING GAME
Holding off on flight bookings to see if fares will come down is tricky business as they most often don't. Booking as far in advance as possible means you'll grab the best deals. However, for the spontaneous traveller, last minute flights are also a good option, especially if you bag a late deal from a low cost carrier.

Prices are released everyday for six months in advance, so keep checking the web for the best offers around. I once flew my whole team to Geneva with a budget airline for literally 10 because I was constantly comparing prices on the internet

KEEP IT ON THE NET
Online travel searches have revolutionised the way travellers plan their getaways. Price comparison web sites such as Cheapflights put you in control by finding cheap flights for you to compare so you can plan your own journey. But the internet world also carries another advantage. Many airlines charge additional fees for telephone bookings, so stick to the internet and book online - it's faster, easier, and saves you a bundle.

KEEP THE BANG IN YOUR BUCK
If you're not constrained by travel dates pertaining to school holidays, flight times or departure days then step away from the norm and take your holiday during a shoulder season, the off peak time between the low and high travel season. Moreover, if you fly mid-week and select an anti-social red-eye flight, your budget will remain well beneath its limits.

DESTINATION LONG HAUL
The term long-haul gives rise to visions of an empty wallet, but the reality is quite the opposite, particularly if you're travelling to the US. With the pound still strong against the dollar, your money will go a long way - no pun intended. Flights to additional long-haul destinations are priced by departure date rather than length of travel, so once again, flexibility within your schedule will keep your wallet happy.

THRILL WITHOUGH THE FRILL
No frills discount airlines offer incredible flight deals to top European destinations. On some destinations, prices are as low as 5-10 one way, so you can pick up a real bargain.

COMPARE WITH FLAIR
Flight prices vary greatly between airlines, so making use of a flight comparison web site like Cheapflights.co.uk not only does the job of scouring the market for you; it also saves you a fortune.

“Prices are released everyday for six months in advance, so keep checking the web for the best offers around. I once flew my whole team to Geneva with a budget airline for literally 10 because I was constantly comparing prices on the internet,” says Francesca Ecsery, general manager of Cheapflights.

For more insider tips and tricks on planning a low cost getaway, visit our news page for Tips for a cheaper holiday.