Top 10 Flying tips
Book Cheap Airline Tickets
Use search sites such as skyscanner – This is a great site to use when searching for cheap flights. It is flexible with it’s search criteria and works even better if you are too. Be Flexible – If you are flexible with the dates you travel, this makes it easier to find the cheapest deal as some days are cheaper to travel than others. Being open to try a new destination to visit can also save you some cash. Be Flexible with the airport choice – Choosing to depart from a different airport may save you a lot more money. For example, Bristol – Copenhagen can cost £101 and London – Copenhagen can cost as little as £17.
Arrange Airport Transfers
Taxi: If you live within driving distance you may consider a taxi, if so be sure to book up in advance and strike a good deal. Self Drive: Driving to the airport is also a great option, don’t forget the parking. If you pre-book it is generally cheaper. Uber: The great last minute option. Uber is becoming more common around the world, providing a great comfortable, convenient and cheap way to travel. Pre-book using an agency: Choose a comfortable shared or private airport shuttle service using agencies such as Hoppa, Airport Transfers or Shuttle Direct.
Travel Light
A top travel tip to save charges for checking in baggage, is to only take hand luggage. One piece of luggage means less to carry, saves time at the airport and can save you money when travelling. Confirm the dimensions of hand luggage allowance with your airline before you fly. Some airlines allow 1 piece of hand luggage plus a small laptop/personal bag, others have strict rules and only allow 1 carry-on item of hand luggage per person, so bare this in mind when you want to take that extra hand bag.
Pay for checked baggage before you arrive at the airport
If you are taking checked baggage, pay this online before you travel, it is usually much cheaper than paying at the check in desk. Some airlines such as BA, usually include checked baggage in the overall price for long-haul fights. Other airlines may charge fees and this can be pricey. Be sure to check online before you travel.
Secure your Luggage
If you have filled your travel luggage to the brim, the last thing you want is for your case to unzip and undies to be exposed when you collect your luggage from arrivals. Keep your belongings secure by using a simple security lock.
Know your Airport Terminal
Some airports can be unexpectedly huge with numerous terminals. Be sure to check this before you travel to make sure you end up at the right terminal.
Check in online before you travel
Don’t pay extra money to pre-book seats, check in online before your flight and book the seats you prefer. Most airlines allow you to check in 24 hours prior but confirm this with your airline before you travel.
Have your boarding card ready
Check if your airline charges for printing the boarding card. If they do, print it out before arriving at the airport to avoid fees. If your airline has an app, make check-in easier and download your boarding card before you fly.
Choose your seat
Here are some great flying tips for choosing your plane seats: Sit near the wings – If you don’t like turbulence, Choose a window seat – If you prefer to nap and like a view. Book an aisle seat – If you don’t like to sit for long periods of time or use the loo a lot. Book a cot seat in advance – To risk a possible upgrade. If someone with a child books after you, you may be upgraded for free as the child will be placed in the cot seat. To help you pick the best seat to suit your needs, you can check out airline seat reviews.
Pack your favorite travel snacks
Food in airports can be expensive, to save money and time during your travels, pack a few snacks. Those emergency nuts could come in very handy if your flight is delayed a few hours.