| Choosing an airline is a game of comparing prices of | | | | website and book your flight there. This option is |
| flights by themselves or flights with hotel | | | | probably more convenient for people these days |
| accommodations. There are over a dozen popular | | | | anyways. |
| sites out there that aim to provide the cheapest | | | | Be Sure of Your Plans |
| deals. What happens is that we often find the | | | | Avoid any changes to your flight dates at all costs. |
| perfect deal, book the flight, go on your trip and | | | | Most airlines will charge you over $100 to make any |
| come back having paid more than what you thought | | | | changes, other than Southwest Airlines. The only |
| you were going to pay. This is just for your flight | | | | way to prevent this is knowing exactly when you |
| and not your actual vacation. | | | | want to go and doing all the research ahead of time. |
| What happened in between the time you arrived to | | | | It is just not worth it to spend extra money |
| the airport, took off and came back to the airport? | | | | changing or canceling a flight, unless there is an |
| The answer is airline fees and many of us are | | | | emergency. |
| subject to these without even realizing it. The key is | | | | Pack Lightly |
| to start traveling smart in order to actually save | | | | Most airlines are changing carry-on and luggage |
| money on airline fees. Below are some helpful tips | | | | regulations. The less you pack in your carry on, the |
| and pointers to watch out for when it comes to | | | | less you will have to pay. If it is winter time, aim to |
| these unnecessary fees. | | | | wear as many layers as possible and simply pack |
| Don't Wait to the Last Minute | | | | lightly. Do not take bulky items and always make |
| When you book flights last minute, not only are they | | | | sure you are following airline rules for toiletries. To |
| more expensive, but you don't have much flexibility | | | | avoid extra luggage fees, make sure to check in only |
| with seats. Be first and you get to choose the best | | | | one bag. Airlines charge for every bag you check in, |
| seat. Many people want a seat in the exit row and | | | | and the second bag is often double the cost. Try to |
| have to pay anywhere from $15 to over $100. Some | | | | have a carry-on and a lightly-packed suitcase and you |
| airlines are charging extra for window seat requests. | | | | will not have to pay ridiculously more. |
| The sooner you check in, the higher the chance of | | | | Bring Your Own Blanket |
| not paying for the seat you want. | | | | What used to be in-flight luxuries are now extra |
| Go to the Website to Book | | | | expenses. That means your cup of soda, a pillow and |
| Using a phone to book a flight was commonplace a | | | | blanket are no longer "on the house." Most airlines are |
| decade ago and now it seems to be a hassle. How | | | | charging for these amenities so you are better off |
| do we know? Because airlines are starting to charge | | | | bringing your own blanket and travel pillow as well as |
| extra when you book over the phone. To avoid this | | | | a few snacks. |
| unprecedented fee, just go directly to the airline | | | | |