Travel for Less: Insider Secrets Airlines Don't Want You to Know

By Jet Setter • January 10, 2026

Travel is expensive, but it doesn't have to break the bank. With a few tricks, you can find flights and hotels for a fraction of the standard price.

1. Be Flexible with Dates

Flying on a Tuesday or Wednesday is almost always cheaper than flying on a Friday or Sunday. Use tools like Google Flights "Date Grid" to see price fluctuations.

2. Use Incognito Mode

Airlines track your cookies. If you keep checking the same flight, they might hike the price to create urgency. Always browse incognito.

3. Hidden City Ticketing

Sometimes it's cheaper to book a flight that connects through your destination rather than flies heavily to it.
Ex: You want to go to Atlanta. A flight from NY -> Atlanta -> Miami might be $100, while NY -> Atlanta is $200. You book the first one and just get off at Atlanta. (Note: Don't check bags!)

4. Credit Card Points

Sign-up bonuses for travel credit cards can pay for entire international round-trip flights. Just make sure you pay off the balance every month.