Comments on: Air Travel: Save Money, Be Comfortable, and Earn Points

By: Susanne Myers

Susanne Myers — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:13:09 +0000

My favorite thing to do when I am traveling (especially when traveling to Germany once a year to visit family) is to run a special sale for my customers. I sent out an email right before I head to the airport and am watching sales notifications come in while I wait for my flight.

It’s fun for my customers and a great way to cover travel expenses.

By: Angie Newton

Angie Newton — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:04:36 +0000

One of my best tips that I just learned recently is that if 1st class is not sold out on an American Airlines flight, when we go to check in for our flight we might be offered a great deal to upgrade to 1st class. Regina (@WPSecurityLock) and I took them up on it and not only did we have comfy seats but the best part for me was the special security line for 1st class (we were through in less than 5 min. where normally it would take us 30+ to wait in line) AND our bags were free, up to THREE. All that for only $90 upgrade fee. SO impressed, hopefully that will be available every time we fly to Atlanta lol

By: Kayla Fay

Kayla Fay — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:18:55 +0000

One of our favorite hints for a family. Let one parent board the plane first and stake out the seats, stowaway all the gear in the overhead bin, etc. The other parent can stay at the gate letting the kids work off their energy while all the other passengers board.

By: Tiffany Dow

Tiffany Dow — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:15:17 +0000

Wow I am a hermit who doesn’t fly but if I did – GREAT tips, guys! I used to fly and wish I’d known all this 🙂

By: Jean Masters

Jean Masters — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:03:45 +0000

As a native Floridian, I know the Atlanta airport well.

Here’s some travel humor Southeasterners will appreciate:
If you die in the South, you have to go through Atlanta to get to heaven!

By: Elizabeth Cottrell

Elizabeth Cottrell — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:07:48 +0000

Terrific tips, Nicole. I’m a rather timid traveler. I can see where planning and routines can really take the stress out of traveling. The biggest thing I’ve learned in recent years is to always, always allow more time than I think I really need. Like Jeanette, I find the extra time waiting at the gate is just time to tick something off of my To Do list.

By: Kelly McCausey

Kelly McCausey — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:50:10 +0000

I’ve flown three times in the last year but it had been 20+ years since my last one so I feel pretty out of my element with it. These are great tips and fun ‘perk’ advice I’m glad to learn about Nic!