Here's A Trick To Get Airplane Tickets And Hotels At Low Prices On 'Tightday'

Illustration. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The celebration of the 78th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia this time has a 'twisted' day on Friday, August 18, where there are still tips or tricks to get plane tickets or hotels at low prices even though they order suddenly or last minute booking.

Based on Pegipegi's research, quoted from Antara Thursday, August 17, the best time for hotel bookings and plane tickets at low prices is from long ago, at least five days earlier. But in reality, the plan does not always go as expected, forcing prospective travelers to do the last-minute booking.

For someone who has just decided to release the fatigue by taking a vacation this weekend, there is no need to worry, along with tips on getting the best hotel and plane ticket prices during the last minute booking, according to Pegipegi's official statement received on Thursday.

1. Select direct flight (Direct Flight)

Most people believe that transit flights are cheaper than direct flights. However, the reality is different.

It is often found that direct flights are actually cheaper than transit. In fact, the price difference can range from 50-350 percent, aka 3.5 times cheaper. This is because the price of transit plane tickets is usually an accumulation of tariffs from one route to the next route.

2. Check the early morning flight

Usually, flight schedules at certain hours such as 05.00 or above 22.00 are less attractive to travelers, so there is a possibility that the airline's tariffs at that time are cheaper than flights in the afternoon or evening.

3. Hotel rooms or airplane seats are not 100 percent filled on check-In dates

Taking advantage of this condition can also be an opportunity, or luck. This may happen in two conditions, firstly, in less popular hotels or airlines, secondly, during low seasons such as February, August, September, the beginning of the fasting month.

Low season indicates that at least people who go on vacation and are quiet in recreation areas. This allows hotel or aircraft occupancy to not be fully occupied.

This condition can be profitable, because hotels or planes may lower their last-minute price in the hope that hotel rooms or airplane seats will be filled soon.

4. Special promotions for the last-minute booking of Hotels, Airlines, and OTA

It is mandatory to check the official website (website) of hotels, airlines, or Online Travel Agents (OTA) on a regular basis to find out about this promotion. Especially in hotels and airlines that are less popular so it is higher the possibility that the occupancy is not yet 100 percent and there is promotion for guests who want to book in the last-minute.

Especially for accommodation, there are generally hotels that offer special prices for back-date booking (resigning the ordering date). The price offered can be cheaper 10-15 percent.

This offer is certainly useful for someone who needs an 'expres' inn. For example, guests need a hotel room on the 5th to stay at midnight (starting at 00.00-06.00 WIB). Guests can book a hotel on that date by entering the previous date (or date 4) and can check in immediately.