These have not been good times for some major airlines — at least when it comes to public relations.
But despite the fact that flying isn’t necessarily the fun and exciting experience it used to be, many attentive travelers are finding ways to save a lot of cash when they fly.
Often, that’s because they’re finding bargains. Occasionally, the airlines make mistakes with their fares.
Gary Leff is co-founder of InsideFlyer.com and he blogs at View from the Wing. He is a frequent traveler who has been able to swoop in to grab some mistake fares in the past.