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There are many different ways to buy flights for London City Airport. As such you should be getting a good deal. Read this London City Airport flights and bookings guide for unofficial information when buying flights from London City Airport. |
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London City Airport Flights And Bookings ... |
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You should always shop around for deals on your flights from London City Airport. This London City Airport flights and bookings guide details all the different ways you can buy flights and as a result save money.
And there are plenty of ways to save money, especially since, in
1997 the EU reduced restrictions on flight competition and so budget airlines were introduced and traditional airlines reduced their prices.
At the end of this guide we've provided links to online bookings for London City Airport flights from airlines, flight searchers and travel agents.
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To get a good deal when looking to buy flights from London City Airport you need to know as much about your travel plans as possible. Where and when do you want to go? What dates do you want to travel? What time of the day? The more unofficial information you have the more exact your quote will be.
And why not start your research on your destination too, so you get as much out of your journey as you can. Check out the following place: |
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- Guide books and websites
- Newspaper supplements
- Tourist board website
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| When shopping around, another good place to start is looking at our Terminal Information section to find out which airlines fly from London City Airport. |
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| Airlines make hundreds of changes to their flight ticket prices each day so check for several days running to get the price you want to pay. |
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If you get offered a great deal straight away be prepared to commit to it or risk losing it. You could always ask if you could place a holding deposit until the end of the day if you want to carry on looking.
Being flexible can get you a discount too. Flying to and from certain airports can be cheaper. As to can the days and the times you travel. Always ask if there are any cheaper alternatives when looking into buying your London City Airport flight. |
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| If you want to call the travel agents and airlines do so first thing in the day as they'll be less busy, giving more time to finding you a great deal. Also ask if they know about any up and coming flight deals that are not yet advertised. |
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| Nested Tickets |
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You might want to consider buying nested tickets.
Nested tickets only work when a regular midweek fare is over twice the price of an excursion fare (includes a Saturday stopover) to the same destination.
I.e. - you've been quoted £150 for a flight from London City to Belfast, return, departing Monday, coming back Friday of the same week, however 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 London City Airport. The return journey of this second ticket should be dated early in the next week.
Nested tickets mean that you get two return flights for the price of one - ideal if you are a regular traveller. Contact your travel agent if this option appeals but sounds confusing. |
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| Split Tickets |
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| Split tickets can also save you money. It means you break up your flight by changing at an interim airport, instead of flying direct. |
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| No Frills Airlines |
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No frills, or budget airlines, need you to book as early as you can to secure the best possible prices. Sometimes as little as a £1.
However, remember that these flights are sold in single trips so you need to buy your return journey. And you need to add on your airport taxes.
For the best deal always book online. |
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| You won't ever be sure to avoid delays but see if the following can work for you, and see if you can secure some extra legroom too. |
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- Big tour operators have their own airlines so you can often book your own seats, securing legroom! Try booking through
www.thomson.co.uk
- See if you can find out what plane you'll be travelling on, find a seat plan online, and then request your preferred seat
- Flights leaving first thing in the morning, or last thing at night, are less likely to be delayed so try booking a flight that leaves early or late
Direct flights are less likely to be delayed too, than those that involve a transfer
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You are very unlikely to get any free extras on a flight. Unless that is that you agree to get 'bumped' onto another flight.
This is when
there are more passengers than seats for your flight. The airline will ask if any passenger would be prepared to wait until the next available flight.
If you agree this is when you should ask for some extras - an upgrade or a discount of your next flight.
Delay longer than several hours offer passengers, for example, travel vouchers, cash or an upgrade.
Shorter waits might involve complimentary phone cards, food vouchers or a temporary pass to the executive lounge. |
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Travel Agent Bookings ... |
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When booking through a travel agent remember that they are often paid a commission from the airlines to secure you as a passenger. So make sure you push for the best deal that you can.
When getting quotes always ask for specifics and not vague promises of major airlines and hotels. Always check any small print of deals that seem to good to be true. |
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| Extra Savings |
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- Should you work for a large company, or you're a member of a union, then see if you can benefit from the travel privileges and discounts they might receive
- Booking your luxury holiday direct can always bettered by price of a holiday booked through a travel agent
- Being a courier and carrying something in your luggage for a business can save around a £100 on a flight, however you do need to be very flexible to benefit from this option
- City breaks in Europe are very good to book direct and save money - choose a budget airline, an online accommodation provider to save £££s
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For London City Airport flights and bookings check out big comparison websites such as Expedia - here you can see what airlines fly where, and when, and for how much.
When booking online always check your flight is covered by Atol (Air Travel Organisers' Licensing).
Your online booking will be confirmed by an email. Print this out and keep it safe. Often it is your flight ticket and your accommodation voucher.
Visit
Priceline.co.uk too - this site lets you bid for a flight, saving your as much as 30%. But do check the small print as often there are terms and conditions of travel.
Get the latest offers and discounts by registering with www.ukfrenzy.co.uk including flight deals and accommodation discounts.
And don't forget about travel newsgroups - start off by logging on to groups.google.com and start by searching for "rec.travel" or "rec.travel.air" - these sites are great for getting tips from experienced travellers, who often know about the very latest deals and discounts. |
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Links To Online Bookings For London City Airport ... |
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| Check out these links to online bookings for London City Airport for flight search facilities: |
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Links To Online Bookings For London City Airport ... |
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| Always try the airlines direct when shopping around for a good deal on a flight. Here are links to online bookings for flights from London City Airport: |
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