Money-Saving Travel Tips From Flight Attendants

We all like to save money, especially now we can travel again. However, flights are getting expensive, hotels are sometimes ridiculously pricey and we are all looking to save money. What tips do flight attendants have to save cash on the next vacation?

1/6 Booking a flight

Flight attendants don’t always have staff travel availability, so will have to pay the normal going rate for flights. Of course, booking in advance and off-season is always the best way, but as crew it is impossible for us to do that when we don’t know our schedule. The low-cost airlines are much cheaper as a rule, but the airport they fly into might be further out of the city than expected. If you have checked luggage, this can also push up the price. It is worth looking at flights during unsocial hours or that have a connection, which saves money but is not as convenient. Another alternative would be to look at traveling overnight by train or bus – it could be an adventure.

2/6 Airline loyalty cards

It is always worth joining an airline loyalty program, although it can take time to benefit. Once some air miles have been accumulated you can get free flights or use them for an upgrade. If business class seats are available, some airlines will send a reduced rate email, 48 hours before the flight. Even if you have just a few air miles, some airlines will offer you the chance to use miles for cash, when booking the…