If you are a frequent flyer, then you have all the right ideas on where to look for cheaper flights. But if you are a first time traveler then you must know that the best way to be practical whenever you travel is when you compare flights. It would mean its prices, services and other amenities. Not all airlines provide the same rates and services. That is why it is most sensible to compare flights to travel light and easy.

To guide you on how to properly compare flights, just follow these simple steps:

•     Use websites offering flight finders. There are many in the internet that you could make use of to know of the differences on rates, services and other things that an airline can provide for you. All you have to do is type in your place of origin and your destination and you can compare flights already.
  

•     Compare flights via travel agencies. There are agencies that offer 2 or more airlines in their bookings. You could directly compare flights through them and they can even throw in their recommendations as well. But be wary when you do compare flight via agencies because they tend to favor a particular airline over others maybe because of business tie-ups. Be objective when giving out your queries and that would also result to objective answers as well.
  

•     You could directly contact these airlines by phone, although these can be a tedious process but if you have free time on your hands why not call them yourself. They can directly answer your queries regarding rates, baggage fees, hidden charges and so much more.
  

•     Whatever the means to compare flights, never forget to ask baggage rates and other terminal fees. These are hidden charges that some airlines do not automatically present to ticket buyers.
  

Be a wise traveler. Compare flights and you are on your way of having an economical flight. The extra money can be used for some important things because comparing flights will definitely save you a lot of money. It just needs more time and effort on your part to compare flights. But if the act can help you save money, and then why not allot time to compare flights, right?