With the rise of social media influencers there has been no shortage of travel hacks circulating on the internet. Unfortunately, not all of these are legitimate. Travel Off Path looked into some of the most common travel hacks and revealed which ones are false – and what you really should do instead.
It’s cheaper to book flights on Tuesday. Busted! The experts say the day you book your travel doesn’t have an impact on the price, but the day (and time) when you fly does matter. Flying on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday can be as much as 20% cheaper than flights on other days of the week. It’s also typically cheaper to fly on early morning and late-night flights.
Using incognito mode gets you cheaper fares. Busted! Airfare pricing is dynamic and constantly fluctuating. Using the incognito mode in your browser or clearing your browser of cookies will not help you get a cheaper fare.
Dress nicely for a flight upgrade. Busted! How you look has no impact on whether you get upgraded. Rather, airlines are looking at your loyalty status. Achieving a high tier as a frequent flyer or by accumulating airline miles with a credit card is the best way to receive a complimentary upgrade.
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