These are the best links to find travel specials on the internet. It's best to compare as many specials as you can before you buy. Be very aware of hidden costs because there might be taxes and other fees not previously disclosed in the original price. Now that most airlines are charging you extra for a lot of things it might be a good idea to ship your bags. Also read the contracts for any travel disclosures about protecting yourself and your belongings. Also be sure to check your airlines refund policy (contract of carriage) and and know your rights on flight changes, bumps, delays and cancellations.

If you are bumped from your original scheduled flight Airlines must first ask for volunteers and then pay passengers who are bumped against their will, usually up to $400 cash on domestic flights if you are forced to reschedule and reach your destination between one and two hours of the original arrival time, price could double to $800 if it takes longer then 2 hours. it's better to take cash instead of a voucher because of the limitations with vouchers.
Always be polite with Airlines personal when bargaining.

Sign up for airline "alerts" for quick notification of delays or cancellations. Know before your flight what other airlines are flying to your destination so incase of cancellations you can call them or ask the gate agents for available flights then go directly to their terminal.
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