12 Smart Ways to Beat High Airfare Prices This Summer

11. Connecting Through Hubs: The Price Arbitrage

Sometimes, flying directly to your destination is vastly more expensive than a multi-leg journey. An ingenious approach is "connecting through a hub." Instead of booking a direct flight to your ultimate city, consider a flight to a major airline hub (e.g., Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Istanbul) from which you can then book a separate, cheaper flight on a budget carrier to your final destination. This requires careful timing and separate tickets, but it can unlock significant savings, especially for less common routes.