Planning Your Air Charter and Scheduled Airline Flights Early!
By Anirban Bhattacharya

Summer is over and so are our flexible travel dates.

Many of us schedule non-summer trips to coincide with our children's school vacations. You are not alone! It just happens that the plane that is just right for you is just right for others too. No wonder families are turning to air charter for their transportation.

Air Charter allows you to leave when it is convenient for you. Then, come home after a fun filled day rather than spending the day maneuvering through airports. There are many charter aircraft throughout the country but you could find that only a few aircraft meet your criteria and are located at an airport that keeps the trip cost effective for you. Planning ahead can make all the difference.

Here are a few tips as you plan your limited vacations during the year.

1- Consider Scheduled Commercial Flights. a. You may find flights that are convenient for you. b. Not all online travel sites list all the airlines. Use AirlineExpo.com and Airport Directory to help you buy direct from the airlines. c. Always consider what you are going to do if your bags are lost or delayed. d. Pack your first day of clothes in your carryon bag. 2- Consider Air Charter Flights. a. Get an estimate



of what an air charter flight might cost at AirlineExpo.com b. If the estimates are within your budget, get hard quotes from the charter operators directly using the AirlineExpo's online tools.

Whichever means of travel suits your needs, book early! For scheduled charter airlines, seats book up quickly during these common vacation times. For air charter, there could only be a few aircraft that meet your criteria conveniently located to make the cost viable for you.