Guides to cheaper flights
Plain answers to the questions worth asking before you book.
Mistake fares: what they are and how to book one safelyWhat a mistake fare is, why airlines publish them, whether they are honoured, and how to book one without risking more than the ticket.
Flight deal alerts: how to tell a real deal from a normal farePrice alerts follow one route; deal alerts find unusual drops anywhere you'd go. What a fair 'usual price' is, why many 'deals' aren't, and how to get the most from alerts.
How to find cheap flights: 10 tips that actually workPractical ways to pay less for flights: flexible dates and destinations, nearby airports, shoulder season, the real cost of extras, and knowing a good fare when you see one.