Airline
Computer, Computer, On The Wall Who Has The Cheapest Flight Of All?
Airfare Search and European Discount Airlines: The research tool, SkyScanner, was recently brought to our attention when we were looking for a flight between Newquay, UK and Dublin, Ireland. Skyscanner helps travelers find the least expensive flights around the globe. The Skyscanner site is straightforward and simple to use. Once a flight is selected, users…
Read MoreDiscount Airlines in Europe
European Discount Airlines: A lot of non-Europeans are unfamiliar with the discount European airlines. Our family found them to be an easy and inexpensive alternative to the train and the big name carriers. Buyer beware however, a number of the bigger budget airlines start with low teaser rates but then tack on fees and surcharges…
Read MoreFive Ways to Ruin a Family Plane Trip
Here is a great article from Rick Seaney at FareCompare with practical advice about preparing kids for a plane ride and managing kids once on the plane: Five Ways to Ruin a Family Plane Trip
Read MoreHow to Find Family Airline Ticket Savings
Anyone can learn how to save money on airfare by reading the articles produced by the staff at FareCompare.com. Their web pages are detailed with easy to follow steps, and some have accompanying video reports. As the CEO, Rick Seaney, says on the company’s website, “I want to help travelers fly wherever they want, at…
Read More10 Tips for Budget Family Travel to Europe
How to Save Money on Family Vacations Whatever your reasons for taking your kids to Europe, there are ways to be there within a budget. Taking the kids costs more – in airfare, food, hotels, and activities – than if it was just me and my hubby as my sole globe-hopping partner. (I’ll save my…
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