Essential Tips for First-Time Buyers of Budget Airline Tickets

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1. Double-Check Information Before Purchasing Airline Tickets

2. Not Allowed to Purchase Combined Baggage

Reject unnecessary services from the airline

Do not book flights for overly large groups at once

Confirm information before departure

Carefully consider before choosing to buy cheap airline tickets

Arrive early to queue for seat selection

If you're not careful during the process of booking and paying for airline tickets, you may end up paying unnecessary additional costs.

Understanding the demand for low-cost travel, budget airlines have opened up many opportunities for travel enthusiasts but with limited financial resources. However, without experience, you may also encounter some difficulties.

1. Double-Check Information Before Purchasing Airline Tickets

Cheap tickets, special promotions from airlines are types of tickets that do not allow name changes, ticket cancellations, and refunds under any circumstances. You may be allowed to change your flight date but will have to pay an additional fee depending on the ticket price at that time. These tickets are sold and paid for through the official websites of the airlines. Therefore, please consider carefully and check the payment amount carefully before confirming the purchase.

2. Not Allowed to Purchase Combined Baggage

Experience shows that when purchasing tickets for a group, never buy combined baggage for the entire group. If the person named on the baggage ticket for some reason cancels the trip, the planned baggage for the group will be lost.

To ensure, before departing on your flight 1-2 days in advance, you should decide whether to purchase additional baggage, as by then it will be quite certain about the number of travelers, avoiding the embarrassing situation where the person with the baggage ticket stays at home while the person using the flight does not have a baggage ticket.

Reject unnecessary services from the airline

During the ticket booking process, pay attention to deselect default options that airlines often include in the booking process such as additional baggage, insurance, seat selection, meals... to avoid incurring additional costs if you do not need them. Food and drinks on budget airlines are often much more expensive than market prices. Therefore, prepare yourself with some snacks and a few tea bags, and you can get through a few hours of flight quickly without spending a lot of money on unnecessary things.

Do not book flights for overly large groups at once

Booking cheap flights for a too-large group at once will take up a lot of time entering data. On the other hand, the limited number of cheap tickets will push up the overall cost of the group significantly higher than the cost of cheap tickets for a single passenger.

Register as a member to hold your seat

All budget airlines selling cheap airline tickets online allow seat reservations for a certain period without immediate payment. This allows you time to review the itinerary and related booking information, proceed to book multiple flights, invite additional travel companions, and even prepare money for online payment cards. Many airlines require you to log in as a member when booking to ensure your reservation code is saved in your profile until payment is made (2 hours).

Confirm information before departure

Information such as email address, contact phone number provided when booking tickets must be accurately filled out in case of any changes from the airline, you will receive advisory information. 3-5 days before departure, you should visit the airline's website to check the itinerary by flight number to confirm flight information again or to see if there are any changes (e.g., early or late departure) to avoid confusion and passivity.

Carefully consider before choosing to buy cheap airline tickets

You should remember that cheap flights often have departure schedules in the middle of the night or early in the morning. Consider the benefits or additional costs incurred when using cheap services (with minimal service) to see if they are suitable for your itinerary and requirements.

Arrive early to queue for seat selection

Some budget airlines do not assign seats to passengers. Therefore, arriving early ensures a more comfortable seat. However, avoid rushing or pushing ahead of others to board the plane first as this behavior may be perceived negatively by fellow passengers. Instead, aim to arrive a bit earlier to join the queue.

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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour

MytourJuly 3, 2014

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Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions should I take before booking airline tickets to avoid extra costs?

Before booking airline tickets, double-check all information including the total payment amount. Ensure you understand the restrictions of cheap tickets, such as no cancellations or refunds. Consider if you need to add any additional services or baggage fees before confirming your purchase.

Is it advisable to purchase combined baggage for a group booking?

No, purchasing combined baggage for a group is not advisable. If one traveler cancels, the entire group may lose their baggage tickets. It’s better to decide on baggage needs a few days before the flight to avoid complications.

How can I save money on meals while flying with budget airlines?

To save money on meals during flights, bring your own snacks and beverages. Budget airlines often charge significantly more for food and drinks than regular market prices, so packing a few snacks can help reduce unnecessary spending.

Why should I register as a member when booking cheap airline tickets?

Registering as a member allows you to hold your seat temporarily without immediate payment, giving you time to review your itinerary and gather travel companions. This ensures that your reservation is saved until you are ready to pay.

What should I do to confirm my flight information before departure?

To confirm your flight information, check the airline's website 3-5 days prior to departure. Verify your itinerary and any changes to flight times. Also, ensure that your contact information is accurate to receive important updates from the airline.