Why Cheap flights are not always best to buy
Last year I decided to join the Oneworld network, which meant that I had to come FFP Americans. Let me tell you-I am not a big fan of American Airlines. (Although they are better than United.) Their planes are old, they never have personal screens and microwaved food is a better option than what they serve in trainer. But I fly because my frequent flyer miles transfer to their partners I love to fly-Japan Airlines, Cathay and Qantas.
But flying this major international airlines rarely gets me a cheap fare. My flight back to America could have been $ 0 cheaper if I was Aer Lingus flew. My flights might have around the States have been less than 50%, if I was flown Southwest, Air Tran and JetBlue. My flight back to Europe on Air France, because I asked simply could not justify the huge ransom Americans.
So why I, a budget traveler with numerous articles to fly cheap, spend the money on such flights, instead of going for the best deal? Because if you are a frequent flyer, airline tickets are not cheap long-term option. If you take only a few flights a year to go for the lowest cost is exactly what you should do. A free flight is not worth the time you would take accrue the miles to get there, take into account the higher airfare especially. Go cheap, save money, and do not worry about miles. But if you fly a lot every year, or even take a few long-haul flights, attend a frequent flyer program and accrue Miles makes much more sense.
Because you get elite status, and elite status on airlines you get a number of advantages:
- Faster check-in
- Faster boarding
- No baggage charges
- airline lounge access
- Free upgrades
- Quicker security screening
For someone who every second week is at the airport, things are real luxury. They make a big difference for me. Long lines for both the check-in and security are very frustrating. You know that, but most people do not. I hate it when I'm out in the security line with my shoes and laptop on the road, while the person in front of me for'm fumbling. Additionally Elite status gives you access to the lounge. Airline lounges have a good, free food, drinks and free Internet access that make long layovers and waiting bearable. Most importantly, the Elite status gives you free upgrades and the ability to business class and first-class tickets to get a coach price. Not being with Tokyo on a flight of 14 hours on the bus? Priceless.
For a long-term and frequent travelers, it makes a lot of sense to combine these programs. You fly a lot and should be rewarded as such. Even if you are on a one-year trip around the world, you should attend a frequent flyer program. During your trip around the world, you take at least six flights of which will be the most long-distance. Until you reach the end of your trip, you have accumulated enough points for a free flight, which can be used to extend your trip, or-should you have difficulty to be at home with somewhere a quick trip. Although you'll pay extra, the benefits for itself in a very short time to pay as you'll more comfortable flying.
In addition, there are many good ways to earn points before leaving. When you get a credit card rewards, you can get points for every dollar you spend. My American Airlines account has more than 40,000 points for rigging points, a huge sign-up bonus (25,000) and expenses. I am enough of a free international flight near, and I have done nothing special.
Last year I paid thousands of dollars more for flights than I normally would have. But while I often take cheap short-haul flights, throughout the year to pay more to have a pleasant experience and be upgraded in business and first class is worth it.
For rare flyers, it makes little sense to pay for premium flights. You should always go cheap. But sign up for frequent flyer, long-term travelers, or around the worlders for a rewards program and pay for flights on major airlines, you are greatly over the long-term benefits, as you accumulate miles and elite status quickly. This will free flights get longer go hold. If you travel frequently, it is important to travel smarter, and sometimes cheap is not the smartest option.
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