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Although you might be saving on annual leave by booking to fly overseas at weekends, research from Travelsupermarket has revealed you may not necessarily end up saving cash. In some cases flights from the UK to popular overseas holiday destinations can increase by as much as 469%. This particular example relates to the price of a couple booking a bmibaby flight in June from Birmingham to Faro in Portugal. The combined midweek flight ticket on this route would be £58.08, whereas the same route on a Saturday would set the couple back a wallet thumping £308.08, a shocking 469% difference.

This isn’t an isolated example. Departing London Gatwick for Alicante on the Costa Blanca with Ryanair would cost you £44.99 on Thursday 15th July, yet the same trip just 48 hours later would cost you £94.74. So if you can get the time off work, you’d be saving yourself a 110% price hike as the budget Irish airline tries to capitalise on the weekend traveller.

You can see more examples of midweek versus weekend flight prices in travelsupermarket.com’s table of comparisons:

Research conducted by travelsupermarket.com, April 2010

There is a similar story for return trips too. The Easyjet route from Manchester to Dalaman, popular for people booking independent holidays to turkey, is clearly proving profitable for the airline as prices appear expensive in comparison to other flight routes within Europe. Bearing in mind holidaymakers to Turkey still have to book their hotel and airport transfers once they have paid for the flights, the cost of a DIY holiday is enough to force travellers to book through a package holiday company when you compare the two options. Flying out from Manchester on Wednesday 7th July for £92.99 and returning from Dalaman on Wednesday 14th July for £79.99 equates to a total trip price of £172.98 per person. However, should work commitments or school holidays force you travel from weekend to weekend the price rockets. Taking an outbound flight from Manchester on Sunday 18th July for £137.99 and returning exactly one week later on Sunday 25th July for £125.99 would mean a total price per person of £263.98, a frustrating 52% price increase. Fly on a Wednesday and that summer holiday in Turkey becomes £91 cheaper per person.

It’s difficult for some travellers to fly midweek for various reasons, commonly children in school or employers stipulating holidays can’t be split over two weeks. However, if you do have the luxury of booking time off midweek, then do so and you will save on your flights. The ideal period for city breaks to Europe would be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to give you the best chance of securing the cheapest flight tickets.

Here’s a list of 5 money saving tips to help you time your trip perfectly:

• Try to pick outbound UK flights from Monday to Thursday (especially if flying to the US)
• Try alternative airline carriers for inbound and outbound legs to explore pricing and give yourself a greater selection of flight times.
• Definitely avoid flying in peak hours i.e. morning and evening rush hours, airlines often raise prices for business travellers.
• Be as flexible as possible when planning your holiday and ask your boss for Tuesday to Thursday to get the cheapest city break flights.
• Look out for email newsletters from travel companies; they often contain tickets at rock bottom prices that airlines can’t shift.

With so many interesting sights to see on the planet, would you find it difficult to choose only five places to visit? When you are thinking about round the world flights, it can be very difficult to narrow down the field to just a few destinations. The good news for modern-day voyagers is that it’s easier than ever to travel around the world in style.

Star Alliance, which is the largest airline alliance in the world, has entered into partnerships with other companies to provide some superb benefits to globetrotters. One way that Star Alliance benefits travelers is by offering them lower rates for a world ticket than other carriers can offer.

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A number of people who are set to travel the world choose to start their journey in Dubai. This city, which is a gateway to Asia, is also home to luxury accommodation, a variety of top retailers and designer outlets and exquisite cuisine.

The next stop on your amazing adventure may be Bangkok. Visiting Thailand gives visitors a wonderful insight into how people live in Southeast Asia. The scenery is breathtaking, and you will want to take plenty of pictures to remind you of your visit later on.

From Thailand, move on to Australia. This island offers a number of places to see and attractions for people who are embarking on this leg of world trips, so you will want to schedule enough time to take in all that the continent has to offer.

World ticket holders may want to go to New Zealand to take in this country’s wonderful scenery next. Visitors to New Zealand can also get involved in a number of activities, including bungee jumping, white water rafting, paragliding, and skiing.

The next stop on your world travel plan could be exotic Fiji. This is a place to slow down, kick back and relax. It is a wonderful place for people who are interested in participating in water-based activities. Take a boat trip, or go snorkelling or scuba diving while you are there. Relaxing on the beach is another great option to finish your round the world trip.

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