| We have all heard the saying, "The early bird gets | | | | awarded more points. |
| the worm." While it is ideal to book hotels and flights | | | | What time of year is it? Prices for hotels and airfare |
| early, sometimes travel has to be planned at a | | | | can vary depending on the time of year and where |
| moment's notice. Last minute travel plans may cost | | | | you are traveling to. Discounts are available if you |
| more but they are available. The following 6 tips will | | | | travel when business is slower. |
| help you find cheap last minute travel deals. | | | | Get a bundled package. There are some travel |
| Make use of your frequent flyer miles. Being a | | | | agencies that promote package tours. If you are |
| member of the frequent flyer program has its own | | | | going to a place that is in the bundle buy a seat. |
| advantages. Airlines usually reserve tickets for their | | | | These trips sell really fast but you can find a cheap |
| VIPs and you can take advantage of that. Just show | | | | deal. If these packages are not sold by the date of |
| your card when you arrive at the airport if you need | | | | departure, they will be highly discounted. The |
| a last minute flight. You can get a discount and win | | | | advantage of a bundle package is that the airfare |
| some points at the same time. | | | | and hotel is cheaper than booking separately. |
| Check online. The internet is used for almost anything | | | | Get email alerts. Hotels and airlines love to promote |
| so take some time to look at the airline's website. | | | | deals. Sign up to receive these alerts in case you |
| Sometimes left over tickets are posted. These seats | | | | need to travel at the last minute. Make sure if you |
| are unsold even though the plane is about to takeoff. | | | | decide to take advantage id the deal you really |
| The airline will appreciate these seats being filled and | | | | travel. These deals are usually non refundable. |
| will be willing to offer heavy discounts. | | | | There are times when emergencies happen. If you |
| Do you have a credit card? Pull it out. There are | | | | are in need of last minute travel deals take time to |
| some credit card companies that offer air miles on | | | | do research and see how you can get the best deal |
| their cards. If your card is in partnership with an airline | | | | for your situation. |
| company take advantage of it. In return you are | | | | |