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Looking for an Inexpensive Airfare? Consider the Season
Holidays and seasonal inventory are key to Business Class air travel bargains
History shows that if you time your air travel right, you can always find an inexpensive airfare.
Certain airlines have Business Class airfares as low as $900 round-trip to Europe during holiday periods when business travelers tend to stay home. When business travelers don’t fly, airlines often dump Business Class seats at prices that can be less than some coach fares, which are usually in high demand at these times. Look for reduced Business Class airfares on sale from September through November.
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There are other seasons with excess inventory that can yield inexpensive airfares, but the airlines never publicize this. Always compare economy and Business Class fares during these periods. No airline will clue you in when the latter is lower.
Airlines often have a glut of available seats in summer, so fare wars erupt. Over the last few years, American, Continental, KLM, and Northwest have slashed summer airfares to Europe. Business Class fares were under $1,900 in several markets last year. Fares for summer air travel are usually released from early January through late April.
He who hesitates is lost. If you see a highly discounted published fare, book it, but be sure to check fare restrictions.
This article is adapted from the FlightBliss Special Report Seven Common Air Travel Mistakes to Avoid.
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