How to Score a Great Discount on Airfare to London
If you dream of visiting Europe and shopping with something other than the dollar, then start looking for discount airfare to London on websites like Travelocity, Hotwire and Priceline.
The difference between Priceline and the others is that it asks you to name a price which you’ll be willing to pay for the airfare or hotel and then tries to get you that price with the help of a sponsored offer. For instance, if you feel you can afford up to $400 for discount airfare to London but all the flights you look for start at $500, then Priceline might be able to get you a ticket for $400 or close to it provided you apply for a new Visa credit card or try AOL for a few months. However, by naming your price you guarantee that you will purchase the ticket and try out these offers or your card will be charged.
If you don’t mind completing a sponsor offer, then Priceline may be the site for you. However, if you don’t want any strings attached then you should stick with more traditional sites for discount airfare to London such as Expedia and airline sites like American and United.
Choose an Airport
Another way to get discount airfare to London is by choosing an airport other than London Heathrow (LHR). Although this airport is more centrally located especially if you have business or pleasure in London, flights to and from it are relatively more expensive than Gatwick airport (LGW) which is a little further off. However, the cab fare may more than compensate for your choice of airport so decide where you’ll be staying and pick the airport before you choose which carrier can offer you a discount airfare to London.
You may want to look at some British websites as well but always factor in the conversion of the currency. Don’t be fooled by a 200 pound ticket to mean $200; it will be much more than that. Many websites give better deals if you book your lodging with them as well. If you are not planning to stay with friends or family while in London, then you can get a good deal by booking both online.
Gateway to Europe
Getting a discount airfare and hotel in London can be your stepping stone into Europe. With the European Union visa, you could rent a car and drive to France, Italy or Germany depending on the number of days you are on vacation. Enjoy hearing a different language, using a different currency and sampling a variety of culinary fare on your adventures across Europe.
