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There are many different ways in which to buy flights from Blackpool Airport. This Blackpool Airport flights and bookings guide highlights all the different options so you get the very best deal. |
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Blackpool Airport Flights & Bookings ... |
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To get the very best price on your Blackpool Airport flight you need t be sure to shopping around. Whether you use travel agents, fare searchers or go online you should get a good deal - especially now, after the EU reduced restrictions in 1997 on competition. Now the market place is abundant with budget airlines, meaning all airlines now offer much better prices.
So read on for details on getting the best deal you can on your flights from Blackpool Airport.
And be sure to check out the links to online booking pages for Blackpool Airport flights that are listed below too.
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| Before you start shopping around make sure you know as much about your travel plans as possible - i.e. know where you're travelling to and the rough dates. This way, any quotes you look into can be as accurate as possible. |
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| You might find it useful to refer to our Terminal Information section of this website to find out which airlines fly from Blackpool Airport - which could save you both time and money. |
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Before Booking Your Flight ... |
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| With airlines making thousands of changes to their flight prices each day it's worth doing as much research as you can. Look online, in travel sections of the daily and weekend papers, travel websites and teletext for deals on buying flights from Blackpool Airport. |
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Whilst you need to get as many quotes as possible don't be afraid to book your Blackpool Airport flight if you get offered a superb deal straight away. Or, if you would rather still look around then see if you can place a holding deposit to secure the deal for the rest of the day.
It's also worth noting that if you are as flexible as possible when booking your flights from Blackpool Airport then you could get a cheaper deal. If you can fly on a different day, from a different airport or even a different time you can sometimes save money as some flight options are more popular, and thus more expensive, than others. |
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| If you're going to ring travel agents or airlines direct then so either very first thing in the day or the last thing at night. They'll be less busy and then have more time to help you. Also ask about any up and coming deals that might be better for you. |
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| Buying Nested Tickets |
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Buying Nested Tickets is another way of getting a great price on flights from Blackpool Airport.
Nested tickets only work when the regular midweek fare from Blackpool is over twice the price of an excursion fare (includes a Saturday stopover) to the same destination.
For example, you have been quoted £150 for a flight from Blackpool to Belfast return going out on a Monday and coming back on the Friday of the same week but you can find a return that requires you to stay for a weekend and is priced £75 or less, it is worth buying a nested ticket.
Buy a £75 excursion return ticket leaving on Monday and coming back late in the next week. Then buy another £75 excursion return ticket with the outgoing flight from Belfast on the Friday of your return to Blackpool. The return journey of this second ticket should be dated early in the next week.
Buying the nested tickets means you get two return flights - great if you area a frequent traveller! To some it could seem a little complicated so ask your travel agent to help you. |
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| Buying Split Tickets |
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Buying Split Tickets is also another good option to consider when wanting to save money on your flights from Blackpool Airport.
This means you've bought a flight that changes onto another flight mid-way through your journey. It's cheaper because direct flights are much more expensive.
Again, ask your travel agent to help, or speak directly to your airline. |
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| Low Cost Budget Airlines |
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Low cost budget airlines offer very cheap flights. However you must book as early as possible - months in advance - to secure the very best deals. Also you will need to book online.
And remember, that you will need to book two tickets as flights advertised are for single journeys, not returns. An you need to add on airport taxes but even so, the flights are still very, very cheap. |
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| Here are some tips to either try - but no guarantees - of avoiding delays, and also trying to get that valuable extra bit of legroom. |
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- The major tour operators, like for example Thomson, operate their own airlines so you can pre-book seats when you book your holiday
www.thomson.co.uk
- See if you can find out what sort of plane you'll be travelling on, then see if there's a seat plan online and ask if you can pre-book your preferred seats.
- The flights that leave either first thing in the morning, or last thing at night, are less likely to be delayed. Also direct flights are less likely to have delays.
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The mostly likely way of securing a free upgrade is if your flight is over booked and you are asked to be 'bumped' onto the next available flight.
Bumped passengers are normally offered a variety of things to make their extra time at the airport more enjoyable. This can include travel vouchers, cash or an upgrade if you are delayed by a very long time. Or, if it's just a short wait you could be offered a phone card, food vouchers and even a pass into the executive lounge. |
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Travel Agent Bookings ... |
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Travel agents, to secure you as a passenger, get paid a commission by the airline. With this in mind make sure you try and the get the very best deal you can as both the travel agent and the airline will want your business.
Make sure you ask about any unreleased deals that they might know about too. It could be in your interest to book a day or so later. |
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| Booking Direct - Save £££s |
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- Do you work for a large company? Are you a union member? if so ask about deals with travel agents that they might be able to offer employees or members.
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- Booking direct with the hotel - easily done online or by the telephone - will save you a lots of money. And flights are easily bookable online, as are transfers from the airport.
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- Being a courier for a business can save around £100 on a flight. It means you carry something in your luggage for them but you normally need to be very flexible so this option usually only appeals to backpackers.
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- City breaks are ideal for booking direct as the Internet is full of sites offering flight, hotels, B&Bs either separately or all together.
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Sites like Expedia let you see what airlines are travelling where and for how much. Very useful when planning your journey.
When booking online always make sure you Blackpool Airport flights are protected by Atol (Air Travel Organisers' Licensing) and that you use UK based sites. Also make sure the site's server is secure - look for the padlock symbol on your browser.
Online bookings are confirmed by an email. This is often your flight and accommodation voucher too so you might need to print it out.
Visit
Priceline.co.uk - this site allows you to bid your own price for flight tickets, often saving about 30%. But do check for small print that can often make the flight inconvenient.
Signing up to www.ukfrenzy.co.uk means you'll be emailed with the very latest offers on flights and hotel.
And whilst you're online visit google and search under groups.google.com start by searching for "rec.travel" or "rec.travel.air". These such travel forum groups are great for sharing deals and offers and also getting some useful tips and advice. |
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Travel Agents and Fare Searchers ... |
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| For quotes, when looking to buy flights from Blackpool Airport check out the following websites: |
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Links To Online Bookings ... |
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| Visit these airlines direct with the links to online booking pages listed below: |
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