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This means that airline companies are fiercely competing with each other to get you to book your next flight with them. They try to win you over by offering lower rates and / or better services. But even with that kind of situation you, as a buyer, still need to do the necessary homework in getting the best deal for your needs.  
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The advantage of planning your trip in advance is that you allow yourself more time to consider more travel options you may not be able to do if you’ve only started to plan a week before you leave. In particular, consider what kind of flight you wish to get. Will it be direct, non-stop, or connecting?  
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Buy from a travel agent or consolidator. Travel agents and consolidators buy tickets from airlines at bulk rates. They, in turn, sell in retail to passengers like you. Since they bought the tickets at a discounted price, agents and consolidators can sell you the tickets at a lower rate compared to what an airline might quote you for that same flight. While this is may be great news, be aware that the possibility is great that higher restrictions have been set for these discounted tickets.  
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