With rising fuel prices and additional crew fees, flying has become very expensive. However, you don't always have to pay to fly. In this article you will find some tips for flying for free.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Being transferred to another Flight
Step 1. Wait for an airline representative to announce that your flight has an overbooking problem (accepting excess bookings)
- Major airlines are overbooking, expecting that some passengers will not show up for various reasons.
- If there are more passengers than can fit on the plane, the airline will ask if there are any volunteers who would board the next flight.
Step 2. Volunteer to board the next flight
- After the airline representative announces that your flight has an overbooking problem, let them know that you would like to take the next one.
- The representative will offer you a voucher to use on a future flight. The value of the voucher will often be higher than what you paid for the ticket.
Step 3. Accept the offer
- If the coupon seems acceptable to you, say yes. Make sure the value is sufficient to cover the cost of the ticket.
- You will need to take a later flight. The wait varies from case to case.
- The coupon will fly you for free when you book your next trip. The ticket you have already bought will instead be used for the flight you are about to take.
Method 2 of 4: Use frequent traveler mileage
Step 1. Contact all airlines or visit their websites to find out which ones have deals for repeat travelers
The airlines that make this offer will guarantee you free flights after you have traveled a certain number of kilometers
Method 3 of 4: Use a credit card to fly for free
Step 1. Check on the internet which credit cards offer air travel rewards
Some credit cards offer free flights to customers who spend a certain amount of money
Step 2. Apply for a credit card offering flight offers
Once you have spent the required amount of money, you will receive points that you can convert into free air travel. For example: 2 kilometers for every euro spent
Method 4 of 4: Use the Space A program (US military only)
Step 1. Visit www.militaryhops.com
When there are empty seats on military aircraft, those serving in the US military are generally allowed to fly for free
Step 2. Book a flight on the website
Advice
- The Space A program had some reliability problems. Additionally, there are usually no replacement flights if you lose yours booked through this program.
- If there is a possibility that you will be transferred to a later flight, pack a change to use if you have to wait a long time.
- In case of overbooking, the voucher you will receive will be valid for 1 year.
- If you get on a later flight and you ordered a special meal, and this meal cannot be provided on the new flight, request a meal voucher.
- Travel in the high season to increase the chances of overbooking. High season is generally associated with holiday periods.
