Flights
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Whether you are an experienced traveler or leaving home for the first time, below are a few tips to help you find the cheapest flights, best seats, and avoid lost luggage.
Getting Started.
We have thousands of flights under our belts with hundreds of airlines. With that experience here are a few simple tips and websites we have picked up along the way to help guide your travel experience:
• Book your flight early and be flexible!
• Avoid flying on the weekend and holidays.
• Booking flights on Mondays and Tuesdays seem to be the best.
• Aim to fly out early in the morning or late at night.
• Carry on your luggage - avoiding additional fees.
• Book flights out of major air ports.
• Search for flights using Expedia - they have the best prices on flights, guaranteed!
Booking With Expedia.
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Reserving Your Seat.
The right seat can make or break a long flight so make sure you choose a seat when booking your flight. Some travelers like an aisle seat so they can stretch their legs and some prefer a window seat so they can sleep. Before you board the plane always ask if there is an opportunity to upgrade your ticket. Don’t be pushy or demanding but friendly and memorable. If you are lucky, you may get bumped to a first class seat!
Avoiding Lost Luggage and Airport Hassle.
Read up on the airport rules, the regulations specific to the country you are visiting and the airline you are flying. It is important to understand how these rules affect your packing process. Below are a couple tips to help speed up your check in process and avoid unnecessary airport hassles and lost luggage.
• Avoid checking a bag if you can.
• Checked bags can get lost, damaged, and cost you extra money.
• Make sure you have an approved carry-on bag.
• Be organized, travel light, pay special attention to packed liquids.
• Print out your boarding pass before you arrive at the airport.
• Arrive at the airport early!
• The most important travel tip of all, have fun – no matter what!