Clear cookies to prevent airlines from detecting you — 7 expert tips to save on flight tickets

By Rita

Daily Mail (UK)Interviewed two travel experts about how to snag cheap airfare. They said that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays usually have relatively lower prices. The report includes many practical principles that are well worth a read.

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1. If your itinerary is very flexible and you're flying on non-busy commercial routes, try taking advantage of last-minute deals.

2. Budget airline ticket prices tend to be more volatile.

3. If your departure and return dates are fixed, book at least 21 days in advance.

4. Use airfare price trackers or sign up for email alerts to get the latest updates on fare changes.

5. Flights on Saturdays are generally cheaper than those on Fridays and Sundays.

6. Tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than those on Mondays and Thursdays.

7. Clear your browser cookies after each flight search to avoid airlines detecting that you're repeatedly checking the same route.