When I am thinking about taking a trip the first place I check is the classifieds, like Kijiji. Not the place you would expect? Online classifieds have been my solution to travelling for cheap. When I consult the classifieds I am looking for deals on airfare. Believe it or not, but there are some individuals who are not big on travelling and for whatever reason they have a travel credit they want to sell. For example, I found a person who had won two return tickets for anywhere Porter airlines flies. The asking price was 500$ for the pair. A quick check on the Porter website showed that one ticket for Newfoundland was just over 500$, making it a 50% off deal. That was a winner. Another example is a recent listing for two tickets with Pascan Airlines (a regional company) asking 400$ for two return flights and the average price per flight was 900$! Being lucky enough to find one of these deals can definitely drive down the cost of transportation for a trip. Like any any internet purchase, exercise a certain degree of caution. I always make the booking with the person who I am buying from and only once my booking is confirmed do I pay them. It guarantees that I am not being scammed by a credit that is not transferable or worst. Also, this approach might not work if you have specific days when you need to take a vacation. However, it can be great for a last minute getaway!
Penny Pincher Tip #2 Check the Classifieds
