Hey, travelers! 🌍 Welcome back to Tips in 10, the podcast that delivers quick, actionable tips to make life easier—all in 10 minutes or less.

Today, we’re uncovering one of the best-kept secrets to scoring cheap flights—setting fare alerts to track price drops and book at the perfect time! 🎟️💸

Ever booked a flight only to see the price drop right after? 😩 Frustrating, right? Well, not anymore!

According to Hopper, travelers who monitor fares and book during price dips can save up to 40% on tickets! 🚀 So stick around—this one’s going to make your wallet very happy! 🎧✨

🏆 Why Fare Alerts Are a Game-Changer

💡 Flight prices change constantly—sometimes multiple times a day!

⏳ Fare alerts track prices for you—no more refreshing airline websites!

📩 You get notified when prices drop, so you can book at the lowest price.

🔥 Pro Tip: Set fare alerts months in advance to catch deals before prices spike!

🛠 Best Tools & Apps for Fare Alerts

📊 Google Flights – Toggle ‘Track Prices’ to get email alerts.

🦘 Hopper – Predicts price trends & lets you ‘freeze’ fares for later.

✈️ Skyscanner – Compares prices across multiple airlines.

🔔 Kayak – Tracks flights and hotel deals.

🚨 Airfarewatchdog – Finds flash sales & mistake fares.

🔥 Pro Tip: Set alerts for multiple airports nearby—sometimes, a short drive can save you hundreds! 🚗💰

⏳ Timing Is Everything!

📅 Set alerts early:

• Domestic flights – 2-3 months ahead.
• International flights – 4-6 months ahead.

📆 Midweek savings: Airlines release fares on Tuesdays & Wednesdays—track those days closely!

🎯 Be flexible: Search for multiple dates & check Google Flights’ calendar view.

⚡ Act fast: When you get an alert, book quickly—prices bounce back fast!

📢 Example: One of my listeners saved $350 on a flight to Paris by booking when a fare alert dropped overnight—that’s a round of croissants & wine paid for! 🥐🍷

📚 Resources & Further Learning

• 📖 Budget Travel Books:
• How to Travel the World on $50 a Day by Matt Kepnes
• 🛠 Best Flight Tracking Tools:
• ✈️ Google Flights
• 📉 Hopper
• 🏆 Skyscanner
• 🔔 Kayak
• 🚨 Airfarewatchdog
• 🎓 Free Travel Webinar: Nomadic Matt’s Cheap Flights Guide

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Thanks for tuning in! Great travel deals aren’t about luck—they’re about planning smart. Keep those alerts set, and I’ll see you next time for more quick & practical tips! 🚀