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patval77 Jan 19, 2020 11:03 am

Travel hacking
 
Hello,
where can I find some book about travel hacking?
Thanks

e30st Jan 19, 2020 12:31 pm

Just don't...

Any book with the name or any sort of content of "travel hacking" is a clickbait bllsht.
The so-called "hacks" would be like: "Don't ask taxi service from people at the airport, download Uber or Grab in Asia".
"Pack wisely, to avoid paying extra for checked baggage"
"smile at the gate agent and maybe they will upgrade you to first class, as well as clean your house, and buy your grandmother a new car"

Read reputable forums, know your sources, and then you will find some strategies about what kind of travel hacks you want.

For example there are some airlines with insanely hackable award flight tricks. However if you just start flying, and have 0 miles for XY airline, then those hacks have 0 value for you.

kevflyer Jan 19, 2020 6:34 pm

You are already at the right place so just start participating. Although FT isn't a book, IMO it has much better resources than any book can give you..

Splendiz Jan 20, 2020 6:10 pm

I would say start with playing around with google flights. It will give you an idea about what to look for over time.

discountsae Jan 29, 2020 11:48 pm

Reading FlyerTalks and blogs will often be more up to date than most books. The target and strategies are changing rapidly.

LondonElite Jan 31, 2020 8:51 am

Maybe in a bookstore? Honestly, this is the best resource. DOn't believe most of what you read on the blogs, and don't call it travel hacking.

bosman Jan 31, 2020 12:33 pm


Originally Posted by LondonElite (Post 32016276)
..... and don't call it travel hacking.

+1000. Personal gripe, I hate it when people use this term.


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