Mistakes to avoid in every flight booking you make

Do you travel by flight quite often? Or are you planning to book a flight sometime soon? If you have answered any of the questions with a 'yes', you need to know that you are prone to make mistakes even if you do not look up to flight booking as a challenging task. Whether you are booking a flight as a first-timer or you are booking it a thousandth time, there are chances that you are not fully aware of the airline rules and other secrets that no airline will tell you. To clear the air, here we list down a few mistakes that you should avoid while making a flight ticket booking :?

Checking the baggage allowance

Different airline carriers have different baggage allowances. Though the allowed baggage usually differs between 15 kg to 25 kg on domestic airlines, it is always a good idea to check out the same before you book so that you can manage your luggage accordingly. Also, there is a pre-extra baggage booking option that you can buy before flying just in case you are going to carry extra luggage than the restricted count because it gets you a discounted price for the excess baggage.?

Booking in a hush-hush

Air travel is one of the costliest transport modes, and thus, when you sit down to make a flight booking, ensure that your mind and body are in the same place. Do not merely rush with the booking. Make sure you check the flight status , date, timing, destination, and other details twice before making the payments because if by any chance you miss out on the correct details, the charges for rescheduling the same may unnecessarily add to the expenses. Also, some bookings are non-refundable too, so pay full attention while booking the tickets to avoid burning an extra hole in your pockets.

Not booking connecting flights with enough transit time

Though booking connecting flights with a short waiting time may feel quite tempting, it is always a no-no if you wish to be a savvy traveler. It is advised because the chances of missing a connecting flight are prone to hike in such a case. Especially when the airline carriers of the two departures are different, and your first flight gets delayed due to some reasons, you will surely end up paying hefty rescheduling charges. Also, the two carriers do not stand liable to pay you compensation for the same. Thus, always keep sufficient timing between two connecting flights and try choosing the same airline carrier so that they can take charge of free rescheduling just in case you miss the second flight.

Booking on the weekends

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the busiest days in the world of airlines as it is mostly reserved for leisure travelers. Most people who wish to head out for a vacation make flight bookings on these days. Also, many fly back home on weekends. Thus it is easy to predict that airfares these days are prone to skyrocketing. So, if you are not someone who has an urgency to fly during weekends, consider flying on weekdays to save some money.

Conclusion

Now that you know a few things that you should avoid while you plan your flight booking itinerary, make sure that you swear by this guide to make the most out of it. Do you have more such tips? Do let us know!

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