Book directly with the airline, not a third-party reseller
Same price more often than not, and the airline can actually help when something goes wrong.
Why it works
A cancelled or rescheduled flight booked through a reseller routes every change through that reseller's support queue, which is slower and has less authority than the airline's own desk. Booking direct costs the same or close to it most of the time, and puts you first in line with the party that actually controls the schedule.
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Related fixes
Fly Tuesday or Wednesday, book six to eight weeks out
The dullest travel days are the cheapest ones.
Wear your heaviest items instead of packing them
A jacket and boots on your back don't count toward the bag's weight.
Weigh your checked bag at home before you leave
A cheap luggage scale beats a counter fee with no way to negotiate it.
Match the number plate on the app to the cab before getting in
Ten seconds of checking beats an entirely wrong ride.
Buy a multi-day transit pass instead of single tickets
Break-even is usually just three or four rides.
Bring an empty refillable bottle for a long train journey
Station and onboard water is priced for a captive audience; the platform tap isn't.