Instead of contacting either a travel agent or online discount travel web site you can try going directly to the source. Sometimes you can save even more money by booking directly from the airline's own website. Here are some tips:
1) See if the airline offers "web specials" for their tickets. Many times these specials are offered at greater discounts than travel agents and discount travel sites can get you.
2) Check if the airline's website offers flight specials via email notifications when you sign up for them. When you are ready to start booking your trip be sure to check your email daily in order to prevent missing out on the special you are looking for.
3) Check to see if the airline offers a flight discount club. Some airlines give even better discounts when you join their club. It may cost a little, but could be well worth your investment.
4) If you are wanting to go on vacation to another country, check to see if flying first into a nearby country and then hopping on that country's domestic airline to the country you desired. Let's say for example, Russia could be more expensive to fly directly from the United States. However, if you fly from United States to France and then from France to Russia it will save hundreds of dollars on your flight. You will need to take some time to research this carefully, but it could be worth it.
5) Check out the airline's "Vacation Packages". Some airlines offer packages that include: airline tickets, hotel stays and more. This is definitely worth checking into.
6) Don't forget about future vacations. Most airlines allow you to earn "Miles" for future travel. Some airlines offer a free frequent traveler program; others may require you to sign up for a credit card associated with their airline.
We have compiled a list of world airlines including their website and phone number. This list of international airlines can be used to find information for airlines from Air Canada to Southwest Airlines fares reservations: