Getting discounts on air travel

Traveling by air this summer? Here’s a little-known secret that can unlock lower airfares for you: Find the airline’s promo code!

Here's how: Check the airline Web sites (hunt around a little; sometimes they’re hidden), or try searching with the airline’s name and the words “promo code.” Also, check Airfarewatchdog.com and Farecompare.com.

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