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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Poor MD: The Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets

Good to know!
With interviews for medical schools and residencies coming up, many applicants will be finding themselves booking airline tickets. I'm a huge fan of Southwest Airlines for the obvious benefit of being able to cancel the flight without penalty.

Here are some other tips for getting the best deal on airfare:

  • Shop Tuesday at 3pm Eastern for the best prices
  • Sale prices are removed from websites on late Thursday
  • Airlines start discounting tickets 3.5 months before departure
  • Airline ticket prices dramatically increase 14 days before departure
  • Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the cheapest days to travel
  • Monday, Friday and Sunday are the most expensive days to travel
For detailed explanation on how this works, read more at Farecompare.com.

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