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Why I don’t hate budget airlines
I just purchased two flights on two different budget airlines. They were some of the cheapest flights I’ve ever purchased. I’ve flown on one of the airlines before, and had a good experience. I’ve read a lot of negative reviews bashing budget airlines, and I just thought I would throw in my two cents as to why I don’t hate them, and why I think they’re great.
9 things you didn’t know you could pack in a carry-on
Not checking a bag means you have to be way more conscious of what you’re allowed and not allowed to bring on airplanes. Some countries have different requirements for what is permissible, and sometimes it totally depends on the whim of the TSA agent. However, there are things I bring that a lot of people are surprised I’m allowed to pack in my carry-on. Allow me to indulge you.
Tips for saving money at the airport
Airports are smart. They know you have to be there for hours on end and you will get thirsty, hungry and bored. They want you to indulge them for their $25 cheeseburgers and $15 magazines. Well, not this girl. Even when I budget to have plenty for the airport, it just sort of angers me that if I really need water, I have to pay $5 for a bottle that would only cost $.50 at a store. So, here are a few tricks I’ve learned to save some $.
A tip for finding cheaper airfare
Airfare. It’s the most expensive part of any trip. This means, I’m always scouring the internet looking for ways to save money on airfare. There are a lot of articles out there where travel hacks that offer tips to save money. However, some of these “travel hacks” appear a little too sketchy for my taste.
For example, one hack I read was to get a credit card with rewards, buy a gift card, then use the gift card to purchase a money order, then deposit the money order into the bank and use it to pay off the credit card. I mean…. I guess technically it’s not illegal. Maybe it’s just “scamming the scammer.” However, I just want to get a good deal on a plane ticket; not take a gateway drug to becoming a real money launderer.
Ode to purchasing airline tickets
Buying plane tickets, quite frankly, can just be the worst. You want to get a good deal with a reasonable flight time, but for some reason, it just seems like too much to ask for. You usually end up compromising on something. Either you take the low priced ticket for an extra 10 hours of travel time, or you fork out a ridiculous amount of money just so you can get in to your destination before all the rental car places close. Is is too much to ask for to get a reasonably-priced airline ticket with a good airline, and just have things go smoothly? The answer is yes… yes it is too much to ask for.
So this week, my “ode to purchasing airline flights” consists of five things that are confusing, upsetting or nonsensical about purchasing airline tickets. I’m sure every person can relate to these.
