Sunday, December 19, 2010

Should You Wait Until The Last Minute To Buy Your Plane Tickets

By Musa Aykac


Many people wait until the last minute before buying their plane tickets because it is one way to get a cheap flight. Be warned though, that this is a gamble and you might not be able to find something appropriate. A few years ago there was a lot more emphasis on last minute deals, but this is not so common anymore. Even though you can still pick up some fantastic deals when you wait till the last minute, you need to be prepared to go anywhere in order to get them.

Last Minute Plane Tickets And The Benefits.

The most obvious advantage of waiting until the last minute before buying your plane ticket is that you can often get the tickets at a much cheaper price than you would pay for a standard ticket - sometimes this can be up to fifty percent cheaper. Many of us have to watch the pennies at the moment so if we can get a bargain anywhere it is always welcome. If you don't really have any preference where you go then buying last minute tickets can be a great way for you to get a surprise and have a completely spontaneous holiday. Finding out you are going on holiday at the last minute can be very exciting indeed.

The Drawbacks Of Last Minute Plane Tickets.

Due to the security concerns in many countries it is now impossible to buy last minute tickets for some destinations and this is largely due to the terror attacks on the United States. Waiting for a last minute flight means that you are taking a chance because often you can't find anything suitable and this is a huge drawback.

It is depressing to look forward to going away only to find that you are stuck at home. And unless you already have a visa for some countries, they will be out of the question because you will need this visa to get in.




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