After your wedding, you surely deserve to take a breather with your new spouse. Going on a honeymoon is the perfect way to spend time together as newlyweds, and some couples travel to faraway places just to get away from the routine they have back home. If you're flying out to your honeymoon destination, try these simple tips for getting good deals.
1. Sign up for alerts.
Visit airline sites and sign up for seat sale updates--these are spam you wouldn't mind having in your inbox. Follow the carrier's official accounts on Twitter and Facebook too, where news and hints on upcoming sales are sometimes posted. You'd get the first dibs on deals for your honeymoon flights.
2. Book tickets early.
Plane tickets can get more expensive as the flight date nears. There are only a limited number of promo seats; once they're booked, there's a slim chance the airline will put up the offer again. Promo seats are usually available three to six months before the flight, so determine your honeymoon destination early.
3. Earn points.
If you travel quite frequently, enroll in a frequent fliers program--like Philippine Airlines' Mabuhay Miles--to get discounts, or privileges like a seat upgrade. Save your points, and then spend them on a major trip like your honeymoon. Swipe prudently--use your card to gross points, but pay the bills before interest sets in. Worrying about debt is the last thing you want on your honeymoon.
4. Choose non-popular flights.
Why not fly to your honeymoon destination on a weekday? Not only are there better seats, but the fares could even be cheaper. If jet lag isn't a problem for you, you can also try taking midnight or dawn flights for your honeymoon; Cebu Pacific offers these.
5. Look like you mean business.
When the economy flights are overbooked, the crew can choose which passengers can be upgraded to business class for free. If you're flying economy on your honeymoon, dress up nicely--a blouse and sensible shoes will do. This ups your chance of getting handpicked; being pleasant to the crew doesn't hurt either.
