| Do you know that some people travel | | | | dates this way! |
| around the country and abroad, for both | | | | 5. Buying a one way or split ticket. |
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| of money in the process? | | | | Dallas. It may be cheaper to get two |
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| Certainly, you should not dismiss these | | | | 6. Open wide. |
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| too much is a big mistake. | | | | traveler is arriving and departing from |
| 1. Call the airlines. | | | | different cities. |
| Call the airlines between midnight and 1 | | | | One ticket is purchased to cover both |
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| Most people never realize that at | | | | trick is available instead of two |
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| On the other hand, there are "last | | | | operator always offers this flight for |
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| Wednesday or Thursday and stay over a | | | | you constantly visit the airline website |
| Saturday night, you can garner terrific | | | | for the latest offering. |
| savings compared to Friday through | | | | 10. The airlines often slash their fares |
| Monday when most people fly. | | | | during sluggish travel times. |
| Start taking your vacations | | | | Scan your travel sections in the |
| Wednesday-to-Wednesday or | | | | newspapers and talk to your agent about |
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| choosing your departure and arrival | | | | |