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So you want to fly around Europe on the cheap, or hop from Singapore to Thailand and back through Indonesia? There are so many budget airlines these days that can make your worldwide vacations incredibly cheap, but you have to do your homework and be prepared. Here are some tips.

1. Check which discount airlines exist in the areas you want to visit. A great resource is the WhichBudget website where you can select your destination and find links to cheap airlines that fly there.
2. Join airline mailing lists. Nearly all airlines offer special rates and advance notice of fare sales to subscribers of their newsletters.
3. Be flexible. It may seem geographically logical to fly from Germany to Spain directly, but it might work out considerably cheaper to have a stopover in London. Don’t be afraid to create crazy itineraries based on the options available.
4. And be flexible with your timing, too. Wherever possible, try not to be bound to particular dates for your flights. If you can change your dates by one or two days, you will often get a cheaper fare. Become familiar with the price differences on different budget airline routes; some will be cheaper on weekends, some mid-week.