Organising getaways is invariably thrilling, but occasionally the expense of air travel can swiftly return you to earth. Discovering the perfect balance can prove tricky; should you reserve early and secure deals, or wait until the last moment when carriers frequently cut prices for unsold seats?

Naturally, it hinges on how adaptable or impulsive you can be regarding your departure dates, but regardless of when you decide to book, you may observe that regular flight searches seem to push prices higher each time, reports MirrorOnline. Nevertheless, according to travel specialists, there are straightforward methods to dodge price increases – and they require mere moments to tip the scales in your direction. One specialist from the Experience Travel Group explained: “Dynamic pricing means the same seat can cost different amounts depending on the information a website has about your browsing history.

“By changing a specific browser setting, you can avoid giving away those signals and view the base prices instead.”

The secret lies in switching to ‘private’ or ‘incognito’ mode, or simply deleting your cookies before browsing.

This prevents booking platforms from connecting your present search to earlier visits, ensuring the system recognises you as a completely fresh visitor and might display the cheapest available tickets instead. According to a travel expert, holidaymakers have reported savings of up to £150 simply by booking in private mode compared with booking after repeated searches in standard mode.

These changes in price are also particularly noticeable when booking long-haul routes or travelling during peak seasons such as the summer holidays.

They added: “The advantage of private browsing is that it removes one of the variables that could push prices up. While it’s not the only factor, it’s a simple, no-cost step that can easily work in your favour.”

Of course, your browser setting isn’t the only way you can find some of the best fares available. 

According to insiders, there are three extra hacks that are worth trying – check them out below.

1. Search at different times of the day; flight prices can fluctuate depending on demand.
2. Compare prices on multiple devices; you might find a cheaper rate from your computer than through your phone.
3. Avoiding peak booking windows; prices often rise on weekends when more people are looking.

If you have a specific destination in mind, then you may also want to keep an eye out for the key moments in the year when travel companies release holiday deals. For example, the likes of TUI, Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways all usually have some hefty discounts on during their Black Friday sales, while come January most airlines and holiday firms slash prices to tempt holidaymakers into booking ahead for the summer period.