Flying can be an expensive business if you aren’t careful.
Even though there are more and more carriers offering budget prices for international flights, it’s also easy to end up spending a lot of money if you fall into their traps.
What’s the use of being a discount $100 ticket if you end up spending lots of money at the airport and on the plane itself? Here are some hacks for avoiding this fate.
Pack Food for the Flight
Instead of getting robbed by expensive airport food or, even worse, low-quality but high-priced on-board fare, bring food with you. Any solid foods can be taken through security without a problem, making it easy to save a few bucks.
Bring Your Own Entertainment
Why spend $15 on in-flight Wifi when you can bring a tablet with pre-downloaded movies or a book with you? You should never pay to surf the web or to watch movies on a plane.
Don’t Check a Bag
Checking a bag is so 1995. These days, it’s easy to fit everything you need for a trip into carry-on luggage, which is almost always free. Checking a bag often costs money, so be sure to avoid it unless it’s truly necessary.
Don’t Worry About Extras
Don’t spend money for a seat next to the window or to be the first one to board the plane. You’ll get to your destination either way, and it’s silly to spend money on these premium “extras.”
