Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Flight Ticket

Summary

Booking a flight ticket online is not as easy as it may sound. An overwhelming amount of people commit several mistakes that costs them dearly. Listed below are a few common mistakes that people commit.

Planning a trip from one city to the other can be challenging, especially in the current times of COVID-19 crisis. You must take the necessary precautionary measure to ensure your own safety as well as be aware of the travel norms of the city you are travelling to. For example, if you are travelling to Mumbai from certain states like Delhi, Goa, or Rajasthan, you need to mandatorily carry a COVID-19 test report before you arrive at the airport.

Apart from the safety measures, another important factor that needs your careful attention is booking the flight tickets. Today, although you can book your ticket from the comfort of your home with just a click of a button, there are many things that could potentially go wrong. Let us look at the common errors that people commit while booking flight tickets.

  •         Choosing the wrong date

Majority of the online booking websites automatically show current date in the booking date option. When you start the booking process, you may mention the travel date. As you change the date it shows change in fares on a different date, but later revert to the current date. And, you directly click on the ‘proceed to pay’ button, without checking the date, there is a risk that you may end up booking a flight on the same day. Thus, it is advisable to check the travel date on the ticket before you make the payment.

  •         Choosing the flight at a wrong time

No matter where you are travelling from or to, make sure that you choose the flight that suits your work schedule. For example, if you are travelling to Mumbai from Bangalore, you must check the Bangalore to Mumbai flight schedule and choose an airline that flies at the most convenient time for you. If you prefer flying at night, you can choose a late-night flight or if you are travelling for work, you can choose an early morning flight, so that you can immediately move to your workplace.

  •         Entering the passenger details incorrectly

Whether your trip is within India or to International destinations, the information on your ticket and boarding pass must be match to what it is on your ID proof. Even a silly mistake like entering the wrong spelling while booking your ticket can land you in trouble with the security and other airport authorities. So, make sure that you carefully check every detail on your ticket, including name, age, address, etc. before making the payment.

  •         Not paying attention to luggage allowance

Every airline has their own luggage allowance limit. Typically, when you travel to international locations, the airlines allow you to carry up to 30 kgs of check-in luggage and 7-8 kgs of in-cabin luggage. However, if you are flying within India, most airlines allow only about 15 kgs of check-in luggage. So, while you are packing for your trip, make sure that you leave out the unnecessary items for the vacation. You might have to pay a hefty fine to accommodate the additional luggage.

  •        Check the cancellation terms

Most people don’t pay attention to the cancellation terms while booking their flight ticket. Generally, most booking websites give you the choice to choose between refundable and non-refundable options while booking the tickets. If you have booked a non-refundable ticket, and due to unforeseen circumstances if you must cancel your trip, you won’t get any refund.

 

Final Word

Now that you are aware of the common mistakes committed by people while booking flight tickets online, ensure that you avoid making the same mistakes. Pay attention to little details and know the terms and conditions before you make the booking. This will help save money and avoid unnecessary issues later.

 

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