Don't delay when you see a great flight price. "Fast finger discounts" or price-loading errors are usually corrected in under an hour. According to Farecast, "50% of fares are gone within 50 hours of a price drop. Other great deals might only be available for one or two seats. … [Read more...] about Book bargain flights as soon as you see them – great deals tend to sell out very quickly
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Pack light to avoid checked-bag fees – or look for airlines like Southwest where bags fly free
Many airlines now charge customers to check luggage, and the per-bag fees can add up quickly. By limiting belongings to carry-on bags or to one bag (for airlines like JetBlue that allows the first checked bag free), you can avoid these charges altogether. Check this list of … [Read more...] about Pack light to avoid checked-bag fees – or look for airlines like Southwest where bags fly free
Pack an empty water bottle in your carry-on to avoid expensive airport-priced beverages
While TSA only allows liquids in 3oz containers, they do allow empty bottles through security. Finish your water before you go through security but keep the water bottle. Then, fill up at the water fountain on the other side and avoid overpriced airport drinks.A LOZO expert … [Read more...] about Pack an empty water bottle in your carry-on to avoid expensive airport-priced beverages
Grab bargain flights on smaller airlines like Southwest, JetBlue or Virgin America
Many smaller & regional airlines like Southwest, AirTran, Virgin America, JetBlue, Midwest and Frontier don't get listed on major travel search sites like Travelocity, but often have considerably lower fares. It is worth the extra step of searching these airlines individually … [Read more...] about Grab bargain flights on smaller airlines like Southwest, JetBlue or Virgin America
Let airlines bump you and get free flight credit
If your plans are flexible and your airline calls for volunteers to be bumped - take it. Airlines often overbook flights and require volunteers to give up their seats. The airline will book you on the next available flight (sometimes even upgrading your seat) and also give you a … [Read more...] about Let airlines bump you and get free flight credit