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Old Oct 12, 2011, 2:29 pm
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You are poor. Do not have airline loyalty just to get future upgrades. Fly on the cheapest flights. The exception would be if you are afraid that the airline is too small and will strand you if there is mechanical trouble (like Sprit Airlines).

Throwaway ticketing is where you buy a cheaper round trip than a one way. They will punish you if you do it too often but interview season is short (2-3 months) and you can spread it among different airlines.

Look for what airports are cheaper. That could vary with each trip you have to make. Try to avoid taxis to save money. Sometimes rental cars are cheaper than taxis. The city bus is always cheaper. A few cities don't have a city bus but have one if you walk a mile from the airport.

If you fly to Dallas or Atlanta, hidden city fare may be better. For example, LAX-DFW-St. Louis and run away in Dallas. Just don't do it too often and don't check in bags.

If the city is not too cold, sleep in the rental car. :P I'm not kidding. I did that once in Europe.

Also try to schedule interviews close to each other. For example, interview in Little Rock, take the Greyhound bus to Dallas, return from Dallas.
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