Katie Harris’ STA World Traveling Intern Video
There has been a huge increase in the number of students who take some time away from their studies in order to travel. Being students they are always on a tight budget and therefore keen to find the best deal possible on everything from hotels to air fares.
Many airlines offer student discounts directly. Its always worth paying a quick visit to the airline websites just to see what they might have on offer. There are a growing number of specialised student travel websites with specialist knowledge in this area.
Student Universe is one of the most popular of these websites. They are a specialised and experienced student travel agency who know where students want to go and what times of year are best to travel. To register on their site you will need to provide enough details to allow the site to verify your student credentials but once you are registered you are then eligible for some excellent discounts.
There is, of course, the well known STA (student travel agency) and the popular Travel Cuts websites. To use the services provided here you will need an International Student Identity Card.
Orbitz is another excellent site for student travel discounts. They are also a great source for cut price domestic flights so this can be useful when heading home from college.
A key tip in getting the best possible deals is to make your travel plans as early as possible. Keep in mind the old saying ‘The Early Bird Gets the Worm’ and you will stand a good chance of getting a great discount. The earlier you can make your booking the higher the discount you are likely to receive.
Another useful tip is to be flexible. If you can be flexible over your date of departure and your flight time you will stand the best chance of getting a good deal. For example, weekday flights will tend to cost far less than weekend flights.
Hopefully these simple pointers will help you to save money by making the most of your student status.
For great savings on Gatwick parking and Heathrow parking be sure to book well in advance. Also, be certain never to travel without adequate travel insurance.
