All news on the topic: Travel Tips

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'We took gap years later in life - it's been the best thing we've ever done'
Got the spirit of adventure in later life? Meet the travellers who have taken off on voyages of self-discovery – and never looked back
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Parents can use British Airways scheme to get cheaper flights for whole family
British Airways has a loyalty scheme that could be useful for parents looking to get cheaper flights and holidays - and it's completely free to sign up
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'I'm a money expert - you can travel full-time from £533 a month'
HyperJar founder Mat Megens has explained which continents you should focus on, how you should get about and what you should eat to keep costs low when travelling on a budget
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Frequent flyer mocks annoying passengers as he lists pet peeves on planes
Ben Keenan, a TikTok travel influencer, has argued that headphones are a must for everyone when flying and that what food you bring onto a plane should be tightly monitored
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Holidaymakers' top 'hacks' to save money when booking a trip online
The top tips for bagging a bargain include comparing different travel dates to check for cheaper options, and paying for flights with a credit card
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Frequent flyers say booking aisle and window seats can save you money on flights
TikTok stars Oskar and Dan (@oskaranddan) have shared a travel hack which means you can bag a whole extra seat of room on a flight without having to pay any extra
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Travel expert's 'last minute' holiday hack could save you hundreds
If you're itching to jet off on a last minute holiday during the bank holiday weekend but don't want to spend too much, there's some easy ways to scrimp and save without missing out
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Mums slam 'annoying' passengers for slowing everyone down at airport security
Mumsnet commenters have shared the habits which wind them up the most when at airports, including those who block access to the luggage belts and people impatient to reach the boarding gate
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Flight attendant always carries out full 'security search' in new hotel rooms
Allyah McIntyre is a US-based flight attendant who shares her tips for travelling in videos online, including an elaborate security process she follows whenever entering a hotel
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'I'm a flight attendant - it's not my job to clean up after you on planes'
A flight attendant has weighed in on whether cabin crew should help clean up passenger's messes during flights after an infuriated husband recently sparked a debate
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Frequent flyer prints off boarding pass to 'avoid getting bumped' on flights
Travel pro and frequent flyer Sophie-Claire Hoeller is a big advocate of the traditional rituals when heading to an airport and always makes an effort to "chat up gate agents"
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'I was afraid of flying until a pilot told me to think about being on a boat'
One nervous flyer finds that thinking 'of airplanes as boats' helps make the process of being up in the air much more bearable, and that the trick helped them get over their fear very quickly
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Flight attendant urges people not to wear flip-flops and high heels on planes
Andrea Fischbach, an American Airlines worker, has urged people not to wear high heels on a plane, noting that they are not the most comfortable footwear to slip on when moving between gates at an airport
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'I'm a flight attendant - passengers need a good reason to push the call button'
Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, the cabin crew call button should only be pressed in certain occasions and by certain people
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Experts say parents should pack their children's suitcases last for holidays
Packing your kids' clothes last, sticking to the three shoes rule, investing in packing cubes and involving your kids in the packing process are key tips for families heading on holiday
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Woman uses 'genius' airport service to swerve 100ml liquids rule at security
Ellie Connolly, from Dartford, Kent, has found a loophole to avoid being hamstrung with tiny bottles or having your toiletries confiscated when heading off on a holiday
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Pilot says passengers often accidentally slow down the boarding process
Pilot Patrick Smith believes one of the most common blunders travellers make is rushing to the gate when boarding is announced, and he has urged people not to do it
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Flight attendant says you should sit at the front of economy for the best food
Kamila Jakubjakova, a flight attendant for over three years, advises bringing your own food when flying, to avoid leaving the plane parched, and to stay clear of plane water
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Travel agents urge Brits to check passports before booking summer holidays
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has issued advice about important passports check you should make if you are looking to go away on holiday this year
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'I'm a flight attendant - it's easy to see if someone's been in your hotel room'
Demi Bonita, a fight attendant from Valencia, Spain who shares tips on TikTok, has shared a technique that helps you keep track on whether anyone has been inside your hotel room
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Brits issued stark warning over strict new laws in Cyprus ahead of summer
Foreign Office travel advice for Cyprus has changed to warn Brits of strict new laws now in force ahead of summer holidays - with prison sentences and hefty fines for rule-breakers
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Mum jets off on 48-hour holidays for just £16 and makes it back in time for work
Annie-Marie Moss, 45, has taken eight short trips over the past two years and it's only cost a total of £994 for all her return flights and accommodation - including to Poland and Spain
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Flight attendant warns why you should never post on social media at the airport
Brenda Orelus from Miami, Florida says she always avoids taking items belonging to other people when flying, and she always refrains from posting on social media at the airport
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Flight attendant warns passengers not to order hot chocolate from the trolley
Flight attendant Deja, who posts videos on TikTok as @i.amdejaa, has urged people not to drink hot chocolate, coffee and tea when they are on a plane for health reasons
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You can bag free extra legroom on flights before you confirm your booking
Third-party sites like Expert Flyer or SeatGuru list information about airlines and different planes' seating plans on their websites so you can make informed choices when booking a flight