A TRAVEL expert has revealed the best way to find cheap last-minute flights for your holiday. The whizz also lifted the lid on why booking sooner rather than later could set you back financially. 1 A travel expert laid out two nifty tips for holidaymakers For many holidaymakers plotting their next foreign jaunt, booking online is a no-brainer.
Price comparison travel sites are a go-to for Brits who want to enjoy a well-deserved break without feeling the pinch paying through traditional travel agents. However, travel expert Josh Martin argued that booking through sites like Skyscanner and Momondo will often have to fork out for additional costs. "We’ve essentially just swapped travel agencies on the street for online travel agencies, and just like their bricks and mortar forefathers, these intermediaries will be looking to clip the ticket and suggest you pay inflated prices for convenient add-ons (insurance, checked luggage, seat reservations.
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You also might be tempted to book earlier before prices begin to soar, however that beaten path could cost you more in the long run. "The early bird nowadays also gets locked into plans, hotel rooms and airfares that are non-refundable even 12 months before your departure, so your apparent discount comes with a hefty penalty if you want or need to change course. "And, if market dynamics change – a rival airline adds seat capacity to a route, or other seats and rooms aren’t selling as well as they should – the price.