It's always a challenge to find a good airfare when traveling, especially when traveling overseas. I don't think there is any tired and true method to get the best deal every time. Even with the Internet (although it does make it a lot easier), it takes time and some searching to get a good deal when it comes to airline tickets.

I did come across an article today that listed some of the little secrets that you should know about getting the best airline deal. While I knew most of them, the issue that cookie settings on your computer could make you miss the best fare was one I hadn't considered, but makes sense. Here was the list:

Low cost carriers don't always have the lowest fares
You may pay more in taxes and fees than you do for your airfare
You can mix and match fares to get better deals
Your computer may be preventing you from getting the best deals
The most popular travel Web sites don't have the same information -- or the best deals

You can see the entire article at money.com