Use the Airport Shuttle


If you don't want to stand around in an airport for 3 hours trying to find transportation to your destination, and you don't want to spend a fortune, a bus or airport shuttle is the way to go. Most large airports have them. To shorten the time even more, call ahead and reserve one. It doesn't cost extra. The companies are not all the same, so try to get a recommendation from a local travel agent. Also, when you make your reservation, make sure you find out WHERE to catch your ride. Airports are large and confusing, but most have specific signs for transportation services. Make sure you're at the right bus stop.

By: Frank Blakely


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Split City Ticketing Can Save You a Bundle


This strategy is when you buy 2 round-trip tickets in order to save big bucks or add a stopover. One ticket is to an interim city while the second is between that city and your intended destination.

Two examples:
  1. San Jose, California to Cabo San Lucas flights are offered by only one airline, connecting in LAX or PHX. Instead, buy separate round-trip tickets San Jose-to-LAX and LAX-to-Cabo; you can save a bundle. This exact example is in my book, Winning the Airfare Game (Hawk Ridge Press, 2001).
  2. DC to Johannesburg flights on online booking engines are usually too expensive. Look for separate flights between DC and London AND London and South Africa. Most likely, you would be connecting in London anyway.

Split tickets can be used to save money but you can also build a stopover (in LA or London, for these examples) into your trip. The cheapest fares usually do not permit stopovers. Check it out for your next trip.

By: Charles McCool


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Special Circumstances



There are some things beyond your control, and airlines actually have some flexibility in these circumstances.

If you are ill, you can usually cancel or reschedule your flight. You will need a note from your doctor, and you will be required to fill out a number of forms.

If you are flying to the funeral of a relative, many airlines will waive the advance purchase restrictions on fares, resulting in much cheaper tickets. You will need to tell the airline the name of your relative, your relationship to the dearly departed, and the name and phone number of the dearly departed's funeral home.

By: Tim Matthews


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Protect Your Luggage


When waiting in line or sitting in the airport (or anywhere else, for that matter), always have the strap(s) to your carry-on luggage wrapped around an arm or a leg, then they won't disappear without your knowledge. I carry this suggestion to the extreme if I am in a questionable area. I have even straddled my large bags when I felt it necessary - or at least have them touching my leg so I'd know if they were moved.


By: Travel Kiosk


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