Hey Natasha,
Getting student discount flights is something most students look for while booking their flight tickets. So here are a few tips on how to fly cheap that you could use while booking flights to study abroad.

It is advised to look for flights well in advance (atleast 9 months prior) for you to get the best discounts in flights. Check for websites that provide student discounts over the price stated Find out which is the cheapest place near you to fly from Book connecting flights for cheaper fares Try looking for refundable airfares so that in case of an emergency you don't loose your money.

There's a blog about some super helpful flight tips for students(https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/travel-tips-for-students-flying-abroad/) that you can take a look at.

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Well, as our awesome CEO told you in this video, it is possible for anyone to get an upgrade while you are traveling via flights for long distances. There are many ways that will help you with the upgrade. We won't deny, some are based on your luck but there are other things that you can do to get a fancy upgrade. Some of the best tips are:

1)You can ask the agent at the ticket counter
2) Checking in early also helps
3)You can volunteer to get 'bumped' from an overbooked flight
4)you can request a flight attendant to provide an upgrade if there are any seats empty in the first class.

If you are lucky then you will get an upgrade by using these tricks.

1.5 to 2 months before college starts should be a good time to book your ticket
This is true for all European flights

Yes, you'll have to book a connecting flight
Just find a flight midway between your hometown and northeastern
Book a flight with a good enough window for an easy layover
As a precaution, let the time between flights be 6 to 8 hours apart

But make sure it's only after you get your Visa

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Here are a few useful travel tips for students flying abroad-

Look for Airlines that have student discounts and connect with them It’s economical to book tickets on Tuesday or Wednesday. And the best time to buy a cheap ticket is described to be around 3 to 5 in the morning Reach out for the student groups at your campus and gather the information that can help you in your journey

Read more tips here