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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

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

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

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

It happens more than we’d like to think. Luggage gets lost or delayed. Keeping medications, small toiletries, a change of clothes and other essentials in your carry-on means you won't find yourself unnecessarily hitting the mall - both a waste of time and of money - while on … [Read more...] about Keep a change of clothes and any essential items in your carry-on, in the event your luggage is lost.