How to Use a Discount Airline Broker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick your destination.

   You will increase your chances of getting a good price if your dates are flexible and you are willing to avoid peak travel days and peak seasons. , Enter your departure airport.
   
   Enter your destination.
   
   Enter your travel dates.
   
   Select your preferred flight times.
   
   Enter the number of passengers in your party.
   
   Select whether you are searching for a roundtrip or one-way ticket.
   
   Click the "Search" button. , You may wish to visit airline websites to learn about baggage policies, baggage fees and carry-on restrictions before you purchase your ticket. ,,,,,, You may be able to proceed with your purchase without a user account, but creating one allows you to login after the purchase has been made to check flight status and to print additional copies of your reservation after the purchasing tickets. ,,, You may need this when you check in at the airport.
   
   You may also need to present the ticketing agent the credit card you used to make the purchase.
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   Step 2: Choose which airport from which you will depart.

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   Step 3: Pick your travel dates.

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   Step 4: Search for discount airline brokers on the Internet.

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   Step 5: Review your ticketing options

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   Step 6: paying close attention to all applicable taxes and fees.

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   Step 7: Repeat the same process on several other ticketing sites to ensure you are able to find a ticket for the best possible price.

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   Step 8: Select the departing flight you wish to purchase.

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   Step 9: Select the return flight you with to purchase.

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    Step 10: Select your hotel accommodations and rental car if needed.

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    Step 11: Thoroughly review all rules and restrictions before agreeing to purchase your airline ticket.

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    Step 12: Create a new user account

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    Step 13: or sign in with your existing account.

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    Step 14: Enter the required information for each ticketed passenger.

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    Step 15: Enter your credit card information to complete the purchase.

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    Step 16: Print a copy of your reservation.

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