If you are flying to a popular foreign destination, or to Las Vegas or Hawaii, ask-the travel agent about Public Charters. Ask the travel agent if the city where you live or the city where you are going is an airline hub . If it is, fares may be higher than for flights to other nearby cities because of reduced competition. Someone who lives at a hub might save money by leaving from another nearby city, even if they end up connecting through the hub to get to their destination. See the airlines' world-wide web sites for information about these programs, or call their reservations line.
Many airlines offer a seniors discount off any fare to travelers over a certain age.
In addition, some carriers offer bereavement and emergency illness fares with varying documentation requirements and discounts. After you buy your ticket, you may wish to call the airline or travel agent before departure to confirm your reservations and check the fare. Fares change all the time, and if that same fare goes down before you fly, some airlines will refund the difference. But you have to ask.