Friday, October 31, 2008

Aberdeen Flights

By Craig Wilson

Trying to find the right flight to Aberdeen is much easier than a few years ago. There are now more flights than ever throughout Europe and more flights to Aberdeen from more destinations than ever before. If you are travelling to Aberdeen or looking for a flight from Aberdeen then you may need to do some research to find the best flight options and fares 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.

Online internet search engines can provide all the information you need once you find the most relevant web site featuring Aberdeen flights. Simply input a search such as "Aberdeen Flights" or "Aberdeen cheap flight" and look for the most suitable web site from the results. To do this, simply visit either MSN, Google or Yahoo and it could be as simple as that.

If the price of your flight to Aberdeen is the most important factor in your decision then you should remember that off-peak flights and travelling on mid-week flights offer the best chance of the cheapest fares. By booking as early as possible this can save you money but this will generally mean that you will be unable to change or alter your flight in any way. This is not a suitable option if you are travelling for a specific business meeting at a specific time or for a meeting that could be altered at the last minute.

If you are nervous about booking online call the airline you now know operates the Aberdeen flight you want. A travel agent may also be able to provide you with better alternatives than you have thought of. Obviously this is more applicable to long haul flight and less likely than if you are just looking for a flight from Aberdeen to Manchester. Searching on the internet yourself is the cheapest option unless it takes you so long it is not worth it.

A good idea is to pay for flights by credit card as this offers you some financial protection. Always take a printout of your booking and make sure you use a valid email address. Most airlines no longer issue tickets and all you need to travel is the booking reference or the email confirmation you receive. - 15432

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