Five Hacks to Snag Last-Minute Travel Savings

You’ve decked the halls, wrapped the gifts, and downed copious amounts of eggnog, but somehow managed to put off booking your holiday travel. We get it. ’Tis the season for excruciatingly long airport lines, high expenditures, and a lot of family face-time. That’s why we’ve done the legwork for you and pulled together the best money-saving hacks on last-minute travel. These surefire tips will undoubtedly make Aunt Mildred’s suffocating embraces all the more bearable this season.

1. Be flexible about when you fly.
Being flexible pays off. If your schedule allows, opt for a red eye, a route with longer layovers or travel on Christmas Day to reap the biggest savings on fares.

2. Clear your cookies.
When it comes to booking airfare, it’s okay to be a bit obsessive, like hitting refresh every ten seconds, hoping to score a cheaper deal. To get the most competitive rates, delete your web browser’s cache and cookies. Or, try using a different browser. When you search the web, you leave a trail of virtual crumbs. Many airlines utilize this information to track your activity, and that can lead to more expensive fares.

3. #ChimeIt on HotelTonight and save.
HotelTonight is a mobile app that allows you to find discounted hotel rooms up to seven days in advance. Book a room through the HotelTonight app, spend $100 using your Chime card and get $10 instant cash back by December 31st.

4. Use social media.
Engage with your hotel or airline ahead of time on social media, expressing excitement about your upcoming trip. You may get comped a meal or better yet, offered an upgrade just for being a vocal supporter.

5. Dress in layers.
Wear your bulkiest clothing on the plane (like those utilitarian boots & down jacket you just splurged on). You’ll save on luggage fees, plus that coat doubles as a comfy pillow, too.

Now stop fretting and get to packing…you’ve got a plane to catch!

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