There has been a massive increase in the number of students who take time out from their studies in order to travel the world. Students are always on the lookout for great deals and ways to save money.
Student discounted air fares are often on offer directly from various airlines. Its always worth paying a quick visit to the airline websites just to see what they might have on offer. But there are a growing number of websites that specialize in student travel.
Student Universe is one of the most popular of these websites. They are an online student travel agency who know exactly what students are looking for and the most popular student destinations at various times of the year. To register on their site you will need to provide enough details to allow the site to verify your student credentials but once you are registered you are then eligible for some excellent discounts.
There is, of course, the well known STA (student travel agency) and the popular Travel Cuts websites. To take advantage of these services you will need an International Student Identity Card.
Orbitz is another excellent site for student travel discounts. They are also a great place to go for discounted domestic flights, ideal for that journey home for the holidays.
In order to get the best air fares you need to plan your travel arrangements as early as possible. The old saying 'The Early Bird Gets the Worm' was never truer than when looking for discounted airfares. The earlier you can book your flight the greater your discount is likely to be.
Another way to save money is to remain flexible. If you can be flexible over your date of departure and your flight time you will stand the best chance of getting a good deal. Flying on a weekday, for example, can be a lot less expensive than a weekend flight.
I hope that these simple tips will help you to save money on student air fares.
For great savings on Gatwick parking and Heathrow parking be sure to book well in advance. Also, be certain never to travel without adequate travel insurance.
