In an attempt to produce much needed revenue most North American airlines are charging passengers extra if they wish to fly during peak holiday periods. A cut back in capacity as a reaction to the global economic crisis also means that with fewer seats being made available passengers are being charged more for those that are. This time last year saw airlines desperately trying to fill empty seats by slashing prices but now they are being more savvy. Flying over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year will now cost passengers an extra $10 dollars for each leg of the journey on most airlines.

However the extra costs can be alleviated a little by taking a few simple steps. The first would obviously be to not fly over the holiday periods. The more flexible ones schedule the more one is able to shop around for the best deals. The beginning of December and the beginning of January are always a good time to book cheaper flights. Making use of connecting flights can also be a neat trick for those wanting to save a bit of cash. Having arrived at a chosen destination a big money saving tip is to avoid renting a car at the airport. Car rentals at airports are always going to be more expensive than visiting a car hire office elsewhere. Booking a hotel situated in the centre of a city over the holiday period may be a good idea as many become less full when it is the festive season.