To decrease holiday spending on airlines, people are searching for discount airfares– often with the nagging feeling that a better deal dangles just a click away.

Before searching, check local newspapers for fares so you’ll know a bargain when you see one. Then be ready to act fast: some bargains expire quickly, and airlines’ fares can change several times a day.

You probably already have a favorite fare-searcher web site, such as Expedia, or Travelocity, or perhaps About’s affiliate, kayak.com. These sites are great because they search dozens of airlines.

Look for a feature that searches flexible travel dates: fares can vary wildly from one day to another, even for flights on the same airline.

Look if they have “Kids Fly Free” deals, these deals appear seasonally; typically the family books a vacation package (with hotel etc.), and one child (up to age 12) can fly free with a paying adult.

Then, another way is to visit airline sites online; you might find an Internet Special that doesn’t show up in fare finders.

Just try to find one and it will be worth! Good luck!