Best Way to Plan Your Vacation Based on Flight Schedules
Nonstop flights are not just a convenience, they are a strategic choice to maximize vacation time. Airlines regularly update their nonstop options as aircraft, staffing, and strategic objectives change. By finding and choosing nonstop flights, you cut down on travel time, reduce the stress of layovers, and ensure that you arrive at your destination ready to soak in every moment of your getaway. If you’re traveling with kids, nonstop flight options might be a mandatory flight filter for you!
Keeping an eye on new routes and nonstops opens up exciting destinations (and better deals) that were previously out of reach or required lengthy layovers. Many long-haul nonstop flights are seasonal and only offered during certain months or certain days of the week. Your awareness of these intricacies will help you plan and find the best price and schedule that works for you.
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Stay updated on new flight schedules and route additions
Best sources
- Check Airline Websites: Airlines often announce new routes and schedules on their official websites. Look for sections like “News” or “Press Releases” for the latest updates.
- Use Flight Search Engines: Websites like Google Flights or Skyscanner can alert you to new routes when you set up notifications for your preferred destinations.
- Follow Travel Blogs: Travel blogs, like ours, and news sites regularly cover airline news, including route expansions and new flight schedules. At Easy to Breezy, we’ll help share the news and also let you know how to create an easy and memorable vacation plan based on the new news.
- Subscribe to Newsletters: Many travel-related websites offer newsletters that include information about new routes and services. Signing up can provide direct updates to your inbox.
- Social Media: Follow airlines and travel experts on social media platforms for real-time announcements and updates.
Using these resources, you can plan your travels around the newest direct routes and take advantage of their convenience.
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Focus your search on your home airport
Begin by setting your home airport and utilizing Google Flights or Skyscanner to see where nonstop flights go. Use a filter to set the number of stops to 0 or nonstop. There is significant simplicity and ease when flying nonstop – this could be the ticket to discovering your new favorite vacation spot with minimal hassle and maximum enjoyment.
This is one of the main reasons why Hilton Head is one of our family’s favorite destinations after the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport increased its air service and connectivity to the country.
Following major airlines on Instagram
We recommend you connect with your favorite airlines by following them on social media. Instagram emerges as the top choice when it comes to keeping up with the latest updates. In comparison, Twitter is more often utilized by airlines for real-time operational news, and Facebook isn’t as high of a priority for new-news sharing.
Instagram, however, offers a visually appealing platform where airlines showcase stunning destinations, travel inspiration, exclusive deals, and even unveil new destinations and flight schedules.
To help you stay in the loop, we’ve compiled a list of major airline Instagram accounts: Delta, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Find the best deals on new flight schedules
Get fare alerts
To snag the best deals on new flight schedules, start by being flexible with your travel dates and destinations. Use flight search engines like Google Flights or Skyscanner to set up alerts for your preferred destinations. Using Google Flights is one of our favorite ways to begin vacation/trip exploration when we’re not sure where we want to go or when we want to watch fares.
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Subscribe to travel newsletters or updates
Keep your eye out for special promotions and consider flying with budget carriers that offer competitive prices — but don’t forget they may have additional fees on top of the base fare you see. Additionally, don’t forget to check out travel blogs like ours and sign up for newsletters, which provide valuable tips and updates on cheap flights. If you have heard of Scott’s Cheap Flights, it rebranded to Going and is another good place to start or subscribe to.
Don’t hesitate
Remember, the early bird catches the worm, so book your flights when you spot a great deal! If the airlines see overwhelming demand for a particular flight, they may increase the fare. The last seat sold on each flight is almost certainly not the cheapest! Happy travels and may you land the perfect getaway at an unbeatable price.
Rule of thumb — If you are looking for a long-haul flight, booking 6 months or more out is advisable. For short-haul flights, book at least 2-3 months out. Any closer in than this, you’re giving the airlines the chance to tweak pricing on remaining seats as they will then have a good idea if that flight will sell out or not. If they think they can sell the rest of the seats, then the price per remaining ticket will go up as they want that flight to go out making as much money as it can. This is general airline revenue management behavior.
Summary: Your best vacation based on flight offerings
Planning your vacation based on flight news and offerings allows you, the traveler, to shorten travel times and take advantage of deals. Find more need-to-know tips on our trip-planning blog. Nothing beats finding an unknown deal on a new flight offering! Cheers to Breezy travels to new places.
Breezy tip: Being flexible with travel dates and destinations can lead to unexpected deals. Always stay open to new possibilities.
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