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![]() Until deregulation, the fares, routes, and schedules of commercial aviation had been regulated by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). Since that time, many discount airlines have entered the market and average airfares have decreased 20 percent or more for both domestic and overseas flights. The increased competition has also forced full-service airlines to lower their fares and adjust their service levels in order to compete with their no-frills competitors.
Low-cost carriers usually offer simple, straightforward fares that are announced in advance. Generally, they quote fares for each leg of a trip, and a passenger simply adds up these fares to calculate the total cost for a journey. Airfares are often lower on Saturdays and during the middle of the week than on Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays. In addition to the United States, countries like Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom have also deregulated their airlines. Because of deregulation, airlines can negotiate their own operating relationships with other airlines, and can determine airfares and flights according to demand.
Remember that restrictions do apply when you a buy a discount airline ticket. You may not be able to change your outbound flight without racking up significant fees. Ticket rewriting and change fees are often assessed on top of the more expensive ticket price. Some low cost airlines do not participate in the large-scale reservation systems, so LowAirfares.us features a directory of low cost airlines, as well as air travel tips and a popular airline reservation service, where you can check flight schedules, compare airfares, and purchase airline tickets. It is important to know the IATA airport codes of your departure and destination airports, because most airline reservation systems use these codes to identify airports. It is also important to book your airline reservations well in advance in order to get the best airfares. If you must reserve a flight on short notice, as many business travelers do, you will probably pay a higher fare. Discount Airlines
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