Frugal Friends Podcast8 Jun 2018

How to Save Money on Flights (Hint: Incognito Windows are Your Friend!)

It’s summer! Therefore - we're traveling! In this episode, Jen and Jill actually sit in the same room and discuss how to score inexpensive tickets on flights. Personal experiences are shared and new insights from the internet are discovered. If you ever plan on flying, you don't want to miss this episode!

Notable Notes

- Thrifty Nomad Article
- In this article the thrifty nomads share some very tangible tips for reducing the cost of plane tickets. Some lesser known tricks like using an 'incognito' window are shared with instructions on how to incorporate this into your flight search routine!
  - - Use an incognito window when searching flights
    - Befriend budget airlines (Allegiant, Frontier, Spirit - they aren't so bad!)
    - Utilize websites like Airfare Watchdog to score cheap flights
    What Jen and Jill have to say
- Thrillest Article
- Sophie-Claire Hoeller shares 12 hacks to save money on plane tickets. Included are some risky tips, but also some helpful insights that are worth implementing the next time you go to book a flight!
  - - Purchase tickets 47 days in advance (if possible)
    - Jill thinks some tips like 'hidden city ticketing', using a 'fake location' are 'sketchy' and advises to proceed with caution - BUT definitely report back if you do this and it works!
    What Jen and Jill have to say
What the internet has to say
Jen and Jill's favorite tips for saving on flights
- Jill
  - ITA Matrix - the website looks like it hasn't been updated since 2001, and you can't actually purchase tickets through the site, but it allows for comprehensive and advanced searches for finding the best deals!
  - Travel and Leisure Article explains how to use the ITA matrix
- Jen
  - Southwest companion pass explained HERE
  - Referral link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/223/EPP76MYV1L

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