How to save on travel: tips flight attendants

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The work of a flight attendant is quite difficult and responsible, but it also implies the ability to travel the world. In addition, stewardess usually know how to save during the holidays, because they have to spend a lot of time in other countries where they, too, are not averse to save.

Edition Go Banking Rates collected 15 tricks from flight attendants to help save on travel.

1. Fly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be cheaper than other days as most travelers prefer the start or end of the week, so these days tend to be less busy. Many airlines also have sales on Tuesdays, making it the best day to fly.

2. Avoid high season holidays

If you want to save on the flight, the main thing is the flexibility of the schedule, the willingness to travel not during the high season, when airlines offer significant discounts on flights. In addition, in such a period is easier and cheaper to book a hotel.

3. Buying tickets at the last minute can be very profitable, but it's risky.

Often the cost of airfare and hotel per day or even a few hours before the trip is much lower than with prior reservations. But sometimes last minute tours can be more expensive, so such a delay in purchase carries some risk.

4. Discard the hotel

While on vacation, it’s not necessary to live in a hotel at all; you can use the Airbnb or VRBO rental sites. Renting accommodation through such sites is cheaper, and you can find exactly what interests you.

5. Pack your bag as if you lose it during the flight.

If you put expensive things in your luggage: electronic devices, cameras or jewelry, then in case of loss, you will have to spend a significant amount to compensate for the loss.

Therefore, always pack your luggage as if it would be lost on the road; take valuables with you as hand luggage.

6. Prepare your baggage for inspection at the gate.

If all your bags fit the size of hand luggage, they can be checked in or checked into the luggage right next to the boarding gates. This will allow you to avoid queues during their registration at the checkout. In most cases, this service is free.

7. Patience can be turned into profitable deals.

If you are not in a hurry, then agree to change your flight to a later one. In many cases, this will allow you to get a seat in business class at no extra charge, or you will be presented with a voucher with a significant discount on the next flight.

8. Bring food

If you take food with you on board, it will save you money and nerves, especially if you need unusual dishes: vegetarian, milk for children, etc.

9. Use the cooler bag

Such a device will help you save on food: you can purchase the required number of products on the 2-3 of the day, and thanks to the bag they will remain fresh, respectively, you will not have to spend money on meals in restaurants or hotels.

10. Use public transport

Using buses, subways and trams instead of taxis is much cheaper and more interesting: you can see more, get to know the people of the city, who will tell and show you how to get to interesting places that people like to visit, but not tourists.

11. Use Groupon to save

Before traveling to another country, check discounts and promotions on restaurants and entertainment in the city to which you are going, on the portal Groupon. You can save a lot of money.

12. Avoid tourist areas

Walk a few blocks away from the traditional tourist area of ​​the city to dine at an establishment with a local flavor and at a more reasonable price than the popular tourist establishments.

13. Try cooking in the room

The iron can be used to make hot sandwiches, but, of course, you need to be very careful and attentive so that the leftover food does not get on your clothes or vice versa.

14. Use coupons on the Internet

Access to WiFi and save money by purchasing a coupon on the website of the provider of your flight. There you can also find special offers for travelers.

15. Use local mobile phone

Buy yourself an unlocked phone so you can use the local sim card in each city where you want to go. It will be cheaper than roaming.

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