1) Join loyalty programs

Every time you fly, rent a car, or stay at a hotel, make sure to sign up for Reward Programs. These points go a long way in helping you travel further and cheaper. You can even go the extra mile and make sure you check the hotel or the airline’s website for ongoing promotions that may earn you bonus miles/points.

If you find managing reward programs to be a hassle, try the AwardWallet app – it gives you quick access to your balances and membership numbers; no internet connection needed!

2) Clear those cookies

Flight booking sites use cookies to spike airfares on routes that you may have looked up frequently. Say if you are researching an upcoming Trip from Dubai to New York and have checked the airfare often, the search engine understands that you really want the Flight, and “guesses” that you might be willing to shell out extra bucks for it. While a lot of people get around this by using incognito windows, clearing your search history and cookies is your safest bet.

3) Get a portable phone charger

All it takes for phone battery levels to plunge is some navigation, a few posts on Snapchat and a video call to a loved one. Till the time the Apples of the world figure out a way to make phone batteries last infinitely longer, do yourself a favor and grab a portable charger before your next trip.

4) Carry a pen on international trips

If you’re on an international flight, there is a good chance you will be required to fill out immigration forms upon landing. Make sure you carry a pen with you, flight attendants aren’t always generous.

5) Reserving seats on a flight – Couple Hack

Travelling in a pair? Choose the aisle and the window seat in the same row. With the slim chance that someone would choose the seat between you, you’ll most likely get the entire row to yourselves. And if someone does happen to pick the middle seat, just kindly ask that they swap places with either of you. Chances are they’ll gladly oblige.

6) Pack Smart

With most airlines charging extra for checked-in luggage, try packing all your stuff in just the carry-on. Think that can’t be done? Roll your clothes to save room, stuff your underwear and socks in your shoes and use Ziploc bags to save even more space!

Finally, use the PackTheBag app – it promises to never let you forget something for a trip.

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