Holiday traveling can be difficult and rushed if it is not planned ahead of time, so here are a few tips in order to ensure a smooth ride home. Traveling by airplane is fast and convenient, but only if students plan ahead. Even if tickets haven t already been bought for Thanksgiving, there is still time to make travel arrangements. The fares fall way below normal prices because not too many people want to travel on those days. The Internet is the fastest and possibly the cheapest way to buy plane tickets because the airlines save money by booking flights without having to hire an operator to assist travelers.
Travel agents can also be helpful.
If students don t have the time to look for the best deal, travel agents can do all the research for them, but it can get expensive. The number one rule when making travel arrangements is to check more than one airline. Reviewing what specials are offered between competing airlines is often the best way to go. Sometimes airline prices don t drop until a couple of weeks before the holidays, and then it might be difficult to find a flight. American Airlines gives student discounts, but United and Alaska Airlines do not.