The Last Word On Travel: Cost Saving Travel Hacks
Summary
Sarah Slattery from The Travel Expert discusses strategies for managing rising holiday costs, including booking early and using Ryanair’s 50% deposit feature to hedge against price fluctuations. She advises using comparison tools like Skyscanner for research but booking directly with airlines, and highlights how to maximize Avios points through Tesco and Revolut. Additionally, she recommends booking attractions via third-party sites for flexible cancellation policies and purchasing eSIMs to avoid unexpected roaming charges in non-EU destinations.
Topics discussed
Rising holiday prices and fuel costs
Long-haul flight options avoiding the Middle East
Challenges of booking far in advance
Travel agent deposit and payment plan options
Ryanair 50% deposit hack and refund policy
Ryanair fare types eligible for deposits
Using flight comparison sites for research
Earning Avios points without flying
Booking attraction tickets via third-party sites
Avoiding roaming charges with eSIMs
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