With Thanksgiving only a few days away, many of you may already be sitting in some airport, twiddling your thumbs, waiting on that delayed flight, or even sitting in the economy seat that comes with your cheap flight. Don't feel lonely, many of us have no choice but to book the least expensive flight we can, especially with the cost the season brings.
However, no matter the cost, this is for many people the only time of the year they can see friends and family, and so the flight is a necessity that cannot be avoided. And it shouldn't be. We mostly are just happy to be able to spend time with our loved ones.
To help you be more comfortable on that cheap flight, below are a few of our favorite excerpts from a Nerd Wallet article, How to Survive a Cheap Flight. The full text of the article can be found by following this link.
How to Survive a Cheap Flight
When purchasing your ticket
"Read the fine print when booking. It will tell you what is and isn’t covered by your ticket, allowing you to decide whether a budget flight matches your needs. If you’re traveling to a wedding for which you need a lot of puffy clothes, for example, you may be better off selecting an airline that offers a free checked bag."
Before your flight
"Check in as soon as possible. Some budget airlines forgo assigned seating and allow their customers to choose their seats based on the order they checked in. Ideally you’ll be able to check in for your flight online, putting you higher up in the pecking order. Some airlines also offer early-bird check-ins (for a fee, of course).
Pack light. Your budget airline may charge you for every bag you bring, even carry-ons, so make sure to pack only the essentials. Keep in mind that such airlines often have strict size restrictions for carry-on bags, so double-check the allowed dimensions.
Bring snacks and drinks. Depending on what airline you select, you might not even get free water. Bring some snacks or buy them from the airport before you board. To save even more, bring an empty water bottle and fill up at a drinking fountain before your flight."
These tips and more from the full article in the above link will definitely help make your cheap flight a little more comfortable; or at least less stressful.
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Here is wishing you and yours a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
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