Be flexible. Say you want to go to Hawaii, but there’s a great deal to Bahamas or Puerto Rico. The flight is half the time and probably half the cost; you’ll still get that beach destination, but you’ll save time and money.
Use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to stay on top of flight deals and sales. Save serious cash by hitting up the grocery store for snacks and easy breakfast options. Always travel with your own snacks.
Take a picture of your checked bags. If anything gets lost it’s much easier to show a picture than to accurately describe “a big black bag with wheels.”
If you are going somewhere that speaks a different language try to familiarize yourself with a few key phrases before leaving: “Can you help me?” “Do you speak English (or whatever language you speak)?” “How much does this cost?” and “Where is the restroom?” Knowing just a few phrases will help to bridge the language barrier and you’ll feel a bit more comfortable knowing you can always find a place to pee.
Be aware of extra fees. For example Jet Blue and Southwest include a free checked bag so although a flight with them may be slightly more it could still be cheaper than paying to check your bags with another airline.
No need to purchase. Use racks of postcards at the airport and souvenir stores to figure out which places you want to see the most.
Make copies! If you’re leaving the country and/or traveling for an extended period of time be sure to bring a copy of your passport in case anything should happen to it.
You fly so can your stuff. On longer trips it can be cheaper to mail souvenirs and dirty laundry home before returning to avoid potential overweight baggage charges.
Hey Bartender! Mini bottles of liquor are TSA approved for your carryon, just saying…
Put a small label on all of your electronics. If anything is lost an address may help a good samaritan to return it to you.
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