Booking a cheaper flight is very possible, as long as you know of a few travel tips and tricks. Fret not, no complex and time-consuming techniques are required from your end and scoring a cheaper flight ticket can be easily achieved with a few fuss-free clicks.

From using Kayak Explore to determine the cheapest destination during a certain period to switching currency before you book a flight, here are 7 Tips On Booking A Cheaper Flight. Going on a vacation does not necessarily have to be costly affair after all. Bon Voyage!

#1 CLEAR BROWSER’S COOKIES

To clear or not to clear, that is the question. Industry experts have been arguing on whether the impact of your browser’s cookies affect flight prices and we say it is better to be safe than sorry.

Some believe that websites are wired to raise the price of a route you have been eyeing on and as a result, an increment of air fares is highly likely. So, you’ve got your answer: go on and clear those cookies!

To be even safer, make sure you browse in private with incognito mode on your internet browser.

#2 CONSIDER BUDGET AIRLINES

Low-cost carriers are more often than not cheaper than full-service airlines. If travellers are willing to compensate legroom space, in-flight entertainment and complimentary meals, then they would be amazed by how they can actually save up to hundreds of dollars!

Having said that, there have been some strange incidents where budget airlines actually cost more than a full-service flight. So always do your research across various airlines before making that final decision.

#3 DETERMINE THE CHEAPEST DESTINATION

If you have a flexible schedule but limited cash, then perhaps deciding on the cheapest destination would be ideal in allowing you to score the cheapest possible air tickets.

Kayak Explore is a great flight planning tool that allows you to enter your departure city, the desired month and monitor the cheapest destination to fly into—stretching your dollar is guaranteed.

#4 MONITOR AIR FARES

Camping by the computer and repeatedly searching multiple airlines’ booking portal every hour is simply not feasible.

This is when the following applications, namely Air Fare Watch Dog, Sidestep and Yapta can help take over the monitoring chores. These sites will inform you firsthand when the flight you desire has dropped in value.

#5 PURCHASE UNWANTED TICKETS

Many travellers have made the impulsive and terrible mistake of purchasing an air ticket, only to realise he/she could not make it for the trip. Or worse still, something crops up and they are unable to fly.

Depending on the airline’s policies, some may allow the change of dates and even names. This is when Jump Flight comes in handy, where you can buy discounted plane tickets from them.

#6 SWITCH CURRENCIES

Before you book a flight, do a little experiment of switching your currencies to compare the flight prices. Depending on which currency you actually switch to, some scenarios will have you experiencing cheaper air fares!

We enjoyed this beneficial advantage most recently when we actually changed from SGD to MYR. Do also use a card that is free from foreign-transaction fees.

#7 SIGN UP FOR FREQUENT FLYER MEMBERSHIPS

Registering for Frequent Flyer Memberships is usually free and we strongly encourage everyone to sign up for it.

The gradual accumulation of miles will eventually allow you to redeem air tickets or score an upgrade. How could you resist a free ticket (excluding of airport taxes)?!

As with everyone, we were initially clueless about Changi Recommends when we first heard about them. What do they exactly do, and where are they? What sort of travel services can you expect and benefit from?

But we have since learned more about them, and we wished we knew about their travel services earlier! Better late than never though, and now, we are so thankful for their existence at every terminal of Changi International Airport.

From ensuring that you get data connection throughout your time overseas to lessening your chances of having to pay for overweight baggage to assuring yourself a seat on a flight at the eleventh hour, Changi Recommends is a one-stop booth for all your needed travel solutions.

Here are 5 Travel Services Offered by Changi Recommends That You Never Knew About. Now, every trip you take will never be better.

#1 BAGGAGE WRAPPING SERVICE

There is nothing more frustrating than to go on a holiday only to discover that your luggage has been opened and something valuable is missing. For those of you who have walked past Changi Recommends counters at the airport, you would have noticed that it has a baggage wrapping service which will help protect your luggage by wrapping it with tamper-resistant plastic film.

Not only does it help to prevent theft, it can protects your luggage from knocks and damage. You can wrap your luggage at any Changi Recommends counter from S$13 per bag.

#2 OVERSEAS TRAVEL WI-FI ROUTER RENTAL

We’ve previously shared about how Changi Recommends’ overseas travel wi-fi router is a lifesaver. For as low as S$12 nett per day (with no charge for the first day of collection), you enjoy reliable and stable wi-fi connection to many cities which include Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, USA, Japan, Australia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy.

With Changi Recommends’ portable Wi-fi router rental services, all you have to do is to go to www.changirecommends.com to order your travel wi-fi 3 working days in advance of your trip, and collect it at any Changi Recommends’ 24/7 booth at one of three Changi Airport terminals.

We cannot reiterate how thankful we are for Changi Recommends’ 24/7 services. No matter what time your flight touches down, you need not worry about having to scramble around at ungodly hours for data cards and wi-fi routers to stay connected, because the connection works immediately.

#3 INTERNATIONAL SIM CARDS FOR HONG KONG, THAILAND, AND SOUTH KOREA

Getting a pre-paid SIM card in a foreign city can be challenging especially if you cannot speak the native language. That’s when we are glad that Changi Recommends offers international SIM cards for cities such as Hong Kong (S$13 for 5-day 1.5GB local mobile data, unlimited local call and 50 minutes IDD talk-time), Thailand (S$13 for 7-day unlimited internet with 1.5GB high speed usage and 60 minutes talk-time) and South Korea (S$35 for 30-day 1GB internet plan and 30 minutes talk-time).

Let’s be honest: sure, you can easily get those SIM cards at Bangkok or Hong Kong’s airport. However, the queue at the booth is usually at least 20-30 minutes long, and the staff are not exactly the friendliest. Sometimes, they won’t even have enough stocks for you!  And if you are in Seoul, the language barrier is the biggest problem because half the time, they do not understand you. Also, the SIM cards provide an alternative to the wi-fi router, especially for those of you who need to make more calls.

As with Changi Recommends‘ overseas wi-fi router service, the international SIM cards are activated once you touch down at your destination. That means you have internet access the moment you have landed; you can use your mobile phones while you are in the snaking queue at the custom clearance, and also while you are waiting to collect your baggage.

Sure, you can always wait till you get to your destination before you get a data or wi-fi router from a local internet service provider. However, there are a few downsides for that. First, as we’ve mentioned, if you are unfamiliar with the city and do not speak the local language, you might not know where to look for data.

Second, the internet service provider might not be reliable. We have encountered problems many times in different cities when the SIM card simply does not connect. In some situations, it takes a few days to register and activate the data services – your holiday might have already ended by then.

#4 EXPRESS COURIER SERVICE POINT

If you have forgotten to check in something to your luggage (such as liquid containers that are more than 150ml), or if you have exceeded your baggage allowance, Changi Recommends has an express courier service that can help you deliver your package to the desired destination safely. This definitely saves you the pain of having to discard items that you wish to keep, and to avoid any overweight baggage charges.

Head to Changi Recommends counter at the public area of Terminal 2 Departure Hall to arrange for the delivery.

#5 LAST MINUTE FLIGHT BOOKINGS

Whether you have just missed your flight, need to travel on a short notice for work, or simply feel like booking a last-minute flight to escape for a short getaway, you can go to Changi Recommends‘ 24/7 booths (at all three terminals at Changi Airport) and check for a suitable flight. They will promise you comfortable options to pick from, and that eliminates the hassle of having to go through all the booking sites just to get a suitable flight.

Changi Recommends
Tel: +65 8383 6216
Email: contactus@changirecommends.com.sg

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