Flights & Airports
Save money and time in the air
Book Flights on Tuesday Afternoon for the Best Prices
Airlines release sales Tuesday-Wednesday. Booking mid-week saves 10-20% on average.
Use Google Flights to Find the Cheapest Days to Fly
Google Flights' date grid and price graph show the cheapest day to fly at a glance.
Get TSA PreCheck for $78 and Skip Long Security Lines
$78 for 5 years = $15.60/year to skip long security lines, keep shoes on, and leave laptops in bags.
Bring an Empty Water Bottle Through Security
Bring an empty bottle through TSA, fill at a fountain — save $4-6 per airport bottle.
Check In Exactly 24 Hours Before for Best Seats
Airlines release held seats at the 24-hour check-in window — better seat options become available.
Use Incognito Mode When Searching for Flights
Airlines may track your searches via cookies and raise prices. Incognito mode starts fresh each time.
Download Airline Apps for Mobile Boarding Passes
Mobile boarding passes on your phone = no paper printouts and faster gate processing.
Book Connecting Flights for 30-50% Less Than Direct
A 1-2 hour layover saves $100-300+ vs direct flights on the same route.
Use Airline Miles Credit Cards for Free Flights
Airline credit card sign-up bonuses alone can earn 1-2 free flights per year.
Sit Near the Front for Faster Deplaning
Front-of-plane seats deplane 15-20 minutes before back rows — matters for tight connections.
Bring Snacks on the Plane to Avoid Overpriced Airport Food
Pack snacks from home — airport food averages $12-18 per meal.
Use Seat Guru to Check Seat Quality Before Booking
SeatGuru shows which seats have extra legroom, limited recline, or power outlets — before you book.
Use Scott's Cheap Flights for Mistake Fares and Deals
Free email alerts for 40-90% off flights from your home airport — deals you'd never find on your own.
Charge Electronics Fully Before Flying
Full charge before the airport means you're never scrambling for an outlet at the gate.