How to get the lowest domestic airfares.  

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Utilize the search engine at www.bing.com. This new site by Microsoft is intuitive and has an indicator that predicts if the price displayed will go up or down in the next seven days. Limitations are that it currently only has indicators for 90 cities an Tip Credibility: 4   (Best Tip!)

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-18 01:57:59 am    

Sign up for airlines frequent flier programs and email newsletters to access promotion codes. Discounts range from $10 to 50% and help the airlines bypass the online travel agencies and drive traffic to their own sites. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-23 01:09:52 am    

Don't forget that Southwest is not the only low cost airline that does not show up in the meta search engines. Try Allegiant Air Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-23 01:15:55 am    

Consider Baggage check charges before booking. Jetblue and Southwest still do not charge for the first bag if I am correct. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-23 01:22:00 am    

Track pricing even after you purchase, airlines do not want to adjust fare, but can compensate you if they have a fare reduction after your purchase. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-23 01:28:03 am    

Priceline's Top 50 savings list highlights the flight routes that have saved Priceline customers the most money when using their Name Your Own Price service. This list is updated every day, so check back often to find the best deals in the country. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-23 01:35:23 am    

Use airfarewatchdog.com to monitor your local airports daily...You will learn the airlines that have the best pricing to your city pair of choice. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-23 02:03:08 am    

Yapta.com allows you to register a booked flight and will alert you if the fare goes down. Most carriers will issue a voucher for the difference. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by Travelgm 2009-07-23 03:27:38 am    

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