Smart Girl Dumb Questions Is It Better To Buy Flights On A Tuesday? with The Points Guy(s)
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May 10, 2025 Join Brian Kelly, the founder of The Points Guy and travel guru, alongside Nicky Kelvin, a senior content director and aviation enthusiast. They tackle the burning question of whether Tuesday is the best day to book flights and share insider tips on maximizing travel points. Discover the quirks of air travel, including the impact of seat choice on personality and the evolution of flight search tools. Plus, they dive into consumer rights, travel hacks, and the amusing dilemmas of socks-off etiquette on planes!
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Air Travel Safety Is Exceptional
- Air travel is extraordinarily safe today, safer than many imagine despite recent incidents.
- One would need to fly every day for 104,000 years to face a statistically significant chance of a fatal crash.
Economy Shrinks, Premium Expands
- Economy seats are shrinking while premium cabins grow more comfortable and spacious.
- Airlines use credit cards and loyalty programs as main profit centers, exceeding aviation revenue.
Wisely Use Rewards Credit Cards
- Use rewards credit cards and pay balances in full monthly to earn points without negative impact.
- Points and protections earned often outweigh credit card fees and risk if handled wisely.
