What is the cheapest way to get discounted international airfare?

Question

I've been trying the popular search engines like kayake and expedia but I'm trying to find a really good deal to fly to London from Omaha in November, I figured since it was the off season and its soo far away I can try to get the best deal?

Answer 1

Try www.safar.com

Answer 2

A couple of basic tips: search for mid-week flights and always select the (+ or - 3 days) option when they have it available.  A day can make a lot of difference.  

Specific to your trip though, one tip I would offer when flying from smaller airports, (and yes I'd count Omaha as such) is to check flights from the nearest large airport to London.  Then, you can often book a seperate round-trip flight to and from Omaha from that larger airport.

Since larger airports have much more competition for common international destinations like London; you'll often find much better fares.

Here is an example for you:  If there are 5 major international carriers who fly to London from Chicago daily, you'll find a lot of competition between them to gain passengers.   If on the other hand only 2 of those airlines fly into (or have partner airlines which do) Omaha:  you will be reduced to the two choices out of Omaha when booking.  They know you only have 1 or 2 choices and they will price accordingly.

If one of the other airlines (not flying to Omaha) has a sale or much discounted flight cost from Chicago to London, you'll never see it when searching online for tickets.  Because it amounts to you needing 2 seperate round-trip tickets (Omaha-Chicago and then Chicago-London).

I know that British Air has some pretty decent fares and is currently trying to increase their American market.  Additionally, they have a really interesting fare which is between coach and business, called WorldTraveler Plus I think.  It has a few more amenities, more leg room and upgraded service.  It isnt very much more than basic coach and trust me on a long haul flight it is well worth it if you can manage it.

Enjoy your trip!

PS: (** Remember to give yourself PLENTY of time --3 to 4 hours-- to change airlines though because if there is a delay arriving the airlines will point the finger at each other if you miss your flight since the tickets arent issued by the same carrier)

Answer 3

I use the below link weekly....it shows all of the airlines and times.  You can even set up an alert to where you want to go for when flights go on sale.

Just choose a well known airline for making your flight reservations when you find a price you can afford.  So many airlines are cutting flights out and delaying them.  I know my better half flies out on Sunday and in on Thursday.  Sometimes he also has to fly for a day trip while gone.