Post by NariaDreaming on Jun 20, 2015 21:48:22 GMT -5
If you're ever invited to join e-rewards, do it. I spend maybe 30 minutes a week on surveys, and usually earn enough points for a round trip flight on southwest annually
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Most people know that you can change flights for no fee (just the difference in fares is either charged to you or you get a voucher if you change to a less expensive flight).
Well, I check my flight daily. Even if the same flight goes on sale for cheaper, you can "change flight" and select the same one all over again for a future voucher or to get points credited back if you purchase with points.
Also, if you sign up for points.com you can trade points with other people (for a fee) or exchange. I traded in a ton of usairways points for JetBlue points a few years ago.
So glad you shared this! We have a total of 6 flights in August for various trips and we always fly southwest. I never knew about this though!
If you're ever invited to join e-rewards, do it. I spend maybe 30 minutes a week on surveys, and usually earn enough points for a round trip flight on southwest annually
Post by helloerrbody on Jun 21, 2015 15:22:34 GMT -5
My hack is using Priceline's Name Your Own Price feature for hotels. Before you select that option, first search the city you are going the "normal" way. Then you can see the areas that Priceline has for that city - and the hotels in each area. You can also sort by star level. If you like all of the hotels that are in a specific area and at a certain star level, then you can use that for Priceline Name Your Own Price (select your area and minimum star level) and you are guaranteed to get one of those hotels.
For example, when I go to Austin, if I select Downtown and 3.5 stars or higher, I know I'm guaranteed to get 1 of only about 12 or so hotels and I'm good with any of them. So it's definitely worth it to use the Name Your Own Price feature in this case.
I always pack a collapsible duffel-type bag in my hard suitcase in case I bring back more souvenirs than I can fit in my original bag.
Tie a brightly colored ribbon to the handle of your suitcase so it's easily detectable among the sea of other black suitcases at the luggage carousel.
I always make sure to bring an infinity scarf with me. It's super versatile in uses: blanket, regular scarf, wrap it over your shoulders, etc.
Wear your heaviest, "biggest" shoes on the airplane, and pack your sandals so you have more room and less weight in your luggage.
I do the duffel bag too! I usually travel with just a carry-on so if I decide to buy lots of things I just check the duffel bag on the flight back with only dirty clothes in it and take the carry-on with me with all the cool stuff I bought.
Taking the second point further the bags I use the most are bright neon green and the other one is red. Makes it easy to spot them and also if they get lost, to describe them.
I also always use a ton of seperate bags for everything - cords/chargers, underwear and bras, shoe bag - it makes finding things in my bag so much easier.
I never check a bag. I can go for about two weeks in a carry on. Check out the allowances that they give you for a 'personal item' which is in addition to your carry on bag and then bring one that fits that criteria. Gives you so much more space and saves the 25$ fee for a checked bag (also the hassle of lost bags, waiting for your luggage)
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