Flight to Aberdeen
February 26, 2009 by Craig Wilson
Filed under Flights
Looking for a flight to Aberdeen is a simpler process than it was a few years ago before the arrival of the internet and the arrival of all the new low cost airlines. There are now more and more destinations and options to choose from when looking for a flight from Aberdeen or indeed to Aberdeen. By doing a simple amount of research you can save money and get the best flight times for your journey.
Getting the best fare or flight times can be a bit of a lottery unless you do a little research. You can check online to see who has flights operating to Aberdeen or contact a travel agent and ask them to do all the checking for you. The other option is to call all the airlines and ask them if they have flights to Aberdeen and what their fares and flight times are.
Calling a travel agent is a quick and easy solution in finding the best flight to Aberdeen. However this can be the most expensive as travel agents will add a booking or reservation fee to your flight cost. Most airlines pay little or no commission to the travel agents anymore and to make any money they have to add a charge. They may find the flight to Aberdeen you are looking for but it will cost you more than doing it yourself.
Calling around all the airlines can take to longest and will take up the most time. Not only could you be calling an airline that does not operate flights to Aberdeen, it could even cost you money to find this out. Most airlines especially the low cost ones tend to have reservation numbers that are at a premium rate and even then you could be put on hold.
The cheapest way to find out who has Aberdeen flights is to do some research on the internet yourself. This is easier than you think and could be a simple as going to your favourite search engine such as Google, MSN or Yahoo. Simply type in something like “Flights to Aberdeen” or “Aberdeen Flights” and this will list some of the relevant web sites that will have the information you are looking for.
Try and plan your flight for a mid-week and an off-peak flight and this will save you even more money. Flights at the weekends tends to be busier and therefore the most expensive. The earlier you book the more you can save, especially on the busier holiday dates for obvious reasons. The cheapest fares often have the most restricted conditions and generally can’t be altered once booked.
If you are worried about making you reservation online then once you know what airline you wish to travel on then this is the best time to call them. If you are using a travel agent they can often provide suggestions to make your journey shorter or suggest a route you have not thought of that could save you time and money. Searching on the internet yourself is cheaper however not if you spend a day and you could have spent your time more productively.
When you finally make your reservation it is a good idea to book your flight with your credit card, this offers some extra financial protection. Make sure that you take a print out of your booking and of the email confirmation, most airlines no longer issue tickets and the confirmation or the booking reference is all you need.