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Travel-hacking guides, product news and notes from the team.
Planning a Cheap Weekend Trip in Europe
A practical playbook for squeezing a great two-day European escape out of a small budget, from flexible dates to smart airport choices.
- weekend-trip
- europe-travel
- budget-travel
- city-break
How Flight Prices Change With the Seasons
Flight prices follow predictable seasonal rhythms. Learn the patterns — and how to use them to book the right trip at the right time.
- flight-prices
- seasonal-travel
- booking-tips
- budget-travel
How AI Finds Your Fastest Door-to-Door Route
Behind a good door-to-door recommendation is a lot of comparison. Here is how AI weighs airports, flights and transfers to find your fastest route.
- ai-travel
- door-to-door
- trip-planning
- travel-tech
7 Airport Transfer Mistakes That Cost You Time and Money
The flight is the easy part. These seven transfer mistakes quietly drain your budget and your schedule — and here is how to avoid every one.
- airport-transfer
- ground-transport
- travel-tips
- door-to-door
What Is Radius Flight Search (and Why It Beats Airport Search)
Radius search flips flight search on its head: start from your address, compare every airport within range, and book on true door-to-door cost.
- radius-search
- flight-search
- travel-tips
How Secondary Airports Can Save You Hundreds
The big hub is not your only option. Secondary airports often fly the same routes for far less. Here is how to use them without losing the savings.
- secondary-airports
- budget-travel
- flight-savings
How to Save on Airport Parking
Airport parking can quietly cost more than your flight. Here are concrete ways to cut the bill, and one question that can eliminate parking altogether.
- airport-parking
- travel-tips
- budget-travel
- ground-transport
Are Red-Eye Flights Worth It? A Door-to-Door Reality Check
Red-eye flights promise cheap fares and a "free" night's sleep. Here's when they actually pay off once you count the full door-to-door trip.
- red-eye-flights
- travel-tips
- flight-planning
- budget-travel
Multi-Airport Cities: How to Pick the Right One
London, Paris, Milan and more each have several airports. Here's how to choose the one that saves you the most time and money, door to door.
- multi-airport-cities
- airport-choice
- travel-tips
Train, Bus or Taxi: The Cheapest Way to Reach the Airport
Compare train, bus and taxi to the airport on real cost and time, not sticker price, and learn when each one actually wins door to door.
- airport-transport
- ground-transport
- travel-tips
How Flexible Travel Dates Save You Money
Shifting your trip by a day or two, or leaving from a different airport, can cut fares dramatically. Here's how to be flexible in the ways that actually pay.
- flexible-dates
- cheap-flights
- budget-travel
- flight-planning
Why Door-to-Door Time Beats Flight Time
A two-hour flight can be a seven-hour journey. Here is why door-to-door time is the only number that tells you how long you will really travel.
- door-to-door
- travel-time
- trip-planning
Direct vs Connecting Flights: Which Is Really Better?
A connection can save money but cost you a day. Here is how to weigh direct against connecting flights on real door-to-door terms.
- direct-flights
- connecting-flights
- flight-planning
How to Compare the True Total Cost of a Trip
The airfare is only part of the bill. Learn to add transfers, time and hidden fees so you compare trips the way they actually cost you.
- travel-budget
- trip-planning
- ground-transport
- door-to-door
Combining Flights With Trains and Buses for Cheaper Trips
Mixing a flight with a train or bus can beat an all-air itinerary on price and time. Here's when it works and how to plan it without missing a connection.
- multimodal-travel
- train-and-plane
- travel-tips
The Cheapest Days of the Week to Fly
Which days are actually cheapest to fly, why the pattern exists, and how to use flexible dates and nearby airports to save even more.
- cheap-flights
- flight-deals
- travel-tips
How to Find the Cheapest Airport Near You
The nearest airport is rarely the cheapest. Here is how to compare every airport around your address and find the lowest total cost.
- cheap-flights
- airport-comparison
- travel-savings
Carry-On vs Checked Bags: The Real Cost Difference
Carry-on looks cheaper every time, but not always. Here's how to calculate what your bags truly cost, all the way from your door to your destination.
- baggage
- travel-tips
- budget-travel
- flight-planning
The Best Time to Book Flights for the Lowest Price
There is no magic day to book, but there are patterns you can use. Here is a practical guide to timing your flight purchase for the lowest fare.
- booking-tips
- cheap-flights
- flight-deals
The Best Airports for Comfortable Layovers
A good layover airport can turn dead time into rest or even a mini city tour. Here's what makes a connection comfortable and how to plan one that works.
- layovers
- airports
- travel-tips
- flight-planning