Unlocking Travel Savings: The Art of Booking Flights and Maximizing Miles

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This chapter explores the intricacies of booking flights, with a focus on utilizing airline miles and points for affordable business class travel. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on how travel preferences evolve over time, balancing cost and convenience in planning trips.

Introducing Finding the Best Flight Deals to Anywhere in the World with Scott Keyes from All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins.

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#5: Chris and Scott cover how to get the best deals on flights around the world. They discuss when and how to find and book the cheapest flights, making the most of flight cancelations or delays and lots of travel hacks to maximize happiness on all your trips.

Scott Keyes (@smkeyes) is the founder of Going, a service that helps over two million members find incredible deals on flights around the world. He is also the author of the bestselling book Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World.

Full show notes available at: https://allthehacks.com/cheap-flights-scott-keyes/

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Resources Mentioned

Connect with Scott Keyes: Twitter | Instagram

Scott's Book: Take More Vacations

Best Search Engine for Flights: Google Flights

Find Nonstop Flights from any Airport: Flight Connections

Find Train, Bus and Ferry Routes: Rome2Rio | Seat61

Full Show Notes

(00:46) Scott’s Background and How He Got the Best Flight Deal in His Life

(03:50) The Power of More Vacations: Boosting Happiness and Success

(5:45) Living in the Golden Age of Cheap Flights: Why It's Possible

(7:09) Flexibility: The Key Areas for Scoring Cheap Flights

(9:47) Flight Deal Insight: Small vs. Large Airports

(13:39) Where to Look for Your Ideal Cheap Flights

(19:04) The Cost of Budget Airlines: Is It Worth It?

(22:05) Flight Delays and Cancellations: Navigating Challenges

(27:28) When Do You Want to Book Your Flights

(31:11) The Greek Island Strategy: Saving Big on International Trips

(34:51) Two Search Tools: Finding Nonstop Flights and Ferries, Trains and Buses

(37:48) Scott's Approach to Travel Insurance

(39:03) Change and Cancellation Policies: What You Should Know

(52:38) Leveraging Flight Schedule Changes for Advantage

(42:44) Business Class: Worth the Splurge?

(45:17) Optimal Timing for Activities to Maximize Happiness

(47:14) 24-Hour Rule: Sealing the Deal on Cheap Flights

(49:56) Group Travel Savings: Strategies for Multiple Passengers

Connect with All the Hacks

All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email

Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

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