Travel Tips

Read packing tips, money-saving tricks, and trip-planning advice from our jet-setting team of travel experts and members of the Scott's Cheap Flights Travel Community.

Airlines & Airports

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How to Plan the Perfect Stress-Free Trip with Friends

Scott Keyes

Planning a trip with friends can be easy. Here are twelve tips for traveling with your friends

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38 of the Best Gifts for Travelers in 2020

Scott Keyes

Don’t stress over what to get the globetrotters in your life. Here are nearly forty gift ideas, mostly $50 or less

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20 Ways to Travel More in 2020—Even On a Small Budget

Scott Keyes

We’re living in the golden age of travel, and exploring the world has never been easier, more accessible, or cheaper

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18 Tips to Make Flying with Kids Less Stressful

Scott Keyes

To help set you and your kids up for smooth sailing, we’ve rounded up 18 excellent tips to keep the friendly skies friendly when flying with

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How to Be a More Responsible Traveler

Scott Keyes

It isn't hard to be a responsible traveler. In fact, you probably already do a lot of these items at home. These tips

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How to Get the Best Seat on a Plane

Scott Keyes

The best seat on a place varies by person. Here we cover the best seat for your travel style—and how to get the seat you want.

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How to Cancel a Flight—and Not Lose the Value of the Ticket

Scott Keyes

Airlines generally don’t like it when you cancel a flight, and so they don’t make it easy. If you buy a ticket and can't take the flight,

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The 44 Best International Travel Apps

Scott Keyes

These 44 travel apps are designed for travelers who want to save money and travel smart

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What You Need to Know About Hidden City Ticketing

Scott Keyes

Also known as point beyond ticketing, hidden city ticketing is a way to find cheaper nonstop tickets

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The Ultimate Travel Playlist: 100 Best Travel Songs (with Lyrics and Videos)

Katie Hammel

With help from members of our Travel Community and Scott's Cheap Flights staff, we've created the ultimate travel playlist

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24 Expert Tips to Prepare for an International Flight

Scott Keyes

Whether it’s your first international trip or your 500th, here are 24 things to do before and during the flight to ensure a smooth trip.

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21 Tips for Sleeping on Long-Haul International Flights

Scott Keyes

While sleeping on planes can be difficult, there are some things you can do to ease the discomfort

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