Or try a real airfare auction. Cathay Pacific , the largest carrier to the Orient, occasionally offers a large number of seats to the highest bidder. Special promotions are offered all the time by airlines, usually in concert with a credit card company or a retailer. The deals get even more pronounced if you re taking the family. These hidden discounts are everywhere.
Experts say hundreds of millions of dollars in discount certificates are offered every year.
They can show up in junk mail, in special promotional packets like frequent diner coupons or through tie-ins with hotels and rental car companies. On domestic flights, APEX costs about one-third or less than the regular fare. Airlines change fare policies quickly, however, so call airlines regularly. Airlines don t like this approach and they can assess you for the full fare if you re caught. Use two different airlines.