00:00Colorful ribbons may help identify your luggage on the carousel, but they can also hinder
00:05the scanning process, leading to potential misrouting.
00:08Those ribbons can obstruct identification tags, causing bags to be manually processed
00:14and possibly missed on flights, just like those old destination stickers you forgot
00:18to remove.
00:22For most people, packing is a straightforward routine.
00:25They pull out their hardshell suitcase, toss it onto the bed, and fill it with clothes.
00:30Upon arriving at their hotel or Airbnb, they plop their luggage down on the bed and dig
00:35out what they need, often leaving the rest scattered on the floor.
00:39Even with luggage racks available in many hotels, a significant number of guests still prefer
00:44to use the bed.
00:45If you think I'm about to tell you a lame story about germs, I won't.
00:50Though placing a suitcase that's rolled over the grimy airport floors on the bed isn't
00:54exactly the best option.
00:57It's essential to use the luggage rack in hotel rooms to keep your suitcase off the bed
01:01because bed bugs have become a growing concern.
01:04Avoiding contact with surfaces can help reduce the risk of pests, so if there's no rack available,
01:10consider storing your luggage inside a garbage bag for extra protection.
01:15It's a good idea to toss one in your suitcase just in case.
01:20Do you know those points at the airport where they offer you to wrap your luggage with plastic
01:24film to protect it?
01:25Well, it screams scam.
01:28First, they do that for 10 bucks, while a whole roll of that film costs how much?
01:33Like a dollar?
01:34Second, let's just think for a sec.
01:37Be honest.
01:38What can this film protect you from?
01:41Dust at best.
01:42Honestly, it's more money-wise to buy an actual textile cover that's reusable.
01:47Both your wallet and marine animals will be grateful for that.
01:53Next on, padlocks.
01:55The big question is, do we really need them on our luggage?
01:59Of course, but only as long as you want to attract unwanted attention from robbers.
02:03Remember that a padlock is not a deterrent at all.
02:07In fact, some may interpret it as an indication that the contents are worth inspecting and stealing.
02:13Also, it's really, really easy to open those padlocks without a key.
02:18Look at the zipper.
02:19It can be easily manipulated with a simple pen, allowing you to pull the locked zipper tabs
02:24around the suitcase to reseal it.
02:27You see?
02:28Those textile covers aren't that bad.
02:33It may sound strange, but sometimes flights with more segments are cheaper than non-stop
02:38ones.
02:39Let's say, uh, John Smith wants to fly from New York to Charleston, South Carolina, but
02:44a direct flight is expensive.
02:46Instead, he books a cheaper flight with a layover in Charleston, but ultimately heading to Denver.
02:53John plans to sneak out in Charleston and ditch the rest of the ticket.
02:57But is he really being clever?
02:59Hmm?
03:00Not really.
03:01This practice is called skip lagging.
03:03It involves purchasing a flight with a layover in your desired destination and exiting at
03:08that stop, rather than continuing to the final destination.
03:12Although not new, skip lagging gained traction during the fare hikes of late 2021.
03:18Websites like skiplags.com help travelers find these hidden deals.
03:23Recently, American Airlines sued skip lagging, alleging it misled customers about ticket validity.
03:30Despite this and other lawsuits, skip lagged remains operational, often defeating larger
03:35companies in court.
03:38Airlines oppose skip lagging because it results in lost revenue and operational headaches, such
03:42as empty seats and gate confusion.
03:45If caught, passengers risk having their tickets canceled, being banned from the airline, or forfeiting
03:50returned flights, especially if they have checked luggage.
03:54My advice?
03:55Avoid skip lagging.
03:57While you might get away with it once, it's not worth the trouble in the long run.
04:03Don't overlook Airbnbs without reviews.
04:06If you find a listing with no reviews, take a moment to check the host's profile.
04:11They might be an experienced host with a wealth of positive reviews from other properties.
04:17In that case, it's just the listing that's new, not the host, which usually means you'll
04:22have a great experience.
04:23Plus, new listings often come at a lower price, giving you a chance to snag a good deal.
04:29But what you should discount for sure is Airbnbs that lack reviews for both the listing and
04:34the host.
04:36When is the best day to book airfare?
04:39While it was once thought that weekends had higher fares and Tuesdays were ideal for purchasing
04:44tickets, this belief is up for re-evaluation.
04:48Airline prices have surged by 29% this year compared to 2021.
04:54USA Today consulted Expedia, Hopper, and Google Flights about the best booking days.
05:00Their data shows that the day of the week has little impact on airfare savings, with Hopper
05:05indicating that flights booked on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays are only 1.9% cheaper
05:10than those booked on weekends.
05:13In fact, Tuesday turned out to be the cheapest day just 1% of the time in Hopper's tests.
05:20Interestingly, Expedia suggested booking on weekends, particularly Sundays, where travelers
05:25can save an average of 13% compared to Fridays, which are the priciest.
05:31To maximize savings, experts recommend monitoring prices on platforms like Hopper or Capital One
05:37Travel.
05:38For domestic flights, the sweet spot is 1 to 3 months in advance.
05:43For international trips, book 4 to 5 months out.
05:46Expedia notes that booking 28 days ahead can save you 24% over last-minute purchases.
05:54More importantly, your departure day greatly affects prices.
05:58Hopper found that flying midweek can save you an average of 18% for domestic flights, with
06:04even bigger savings for international trips, up to $435 on flights to Europe when traveling
06:11on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
06:13Google Flights also confirms that flying on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays is generally
06:1812% cheaper than flying on weekends.
06:22To board or not to board?
06:24That is the question.
06:26Many people hurry to the gate as soon as it opens, while others finish their iced lattes
06:30with no rush and look down upon those who want to board first.
06:34So, who's right?
06:37Those chill cool kids sipping their drinks in the cafe and taking their time, or the impatient
06:41ones?
06:42Sure, you'll all arrive at the same time, but if you've got cabin luggage to place in the
06:47overhead bin, you gotta act fast.
06:50It runs out of free space in no time.
06:53The formula is simple.
06:54If you have a suitcase to put somewhere, go first.
06:57Yeah, you'll have to line up for quite a bit, I guess.
07:01But if you have a small bag or a backpack that you can place underneath the seat in front
07:04of you, finish that coffee and take your time.
07:08Almost forgot.
07:09While you do have an assigned seat on your boarding pass, I should warn you against boarding
07:13last.
07:14Not only will latecomers stow their bags far from their seats or even gate check them,
07:19complicating luggage retrieval.
07:21But they also risk losing pre-booked seats as airlines may reassign them, often to accommodate
07:27families.
07:30A former flight attendant released a viral video on TikTok where she warns against drinking
07:35certain items on planes, giving surprising and potentially unsettling advice.
07:41The universal rule, never consume liquids that aren't in a can or bottle since the onboard
07:46water tanks are rarely cleaned and can be contaminated.
07:51Cabin crew typically avoid coffee and tea for the same reason, as they also rely on those
07:56unclean water sources, often located near lavatories.
08:01This caution isn't new.
08:03Flight attendants have previously warned passengers to skip coffee and tea due to concerning findings
08:07from a 2004 EPA study, which identified coliform bacteria and E. coli in plain water.
08:15Yikes!
08:18You better think of your safety not only when you go on the trip, but when you return home
08:22too.
08:24For example, some souvenirs can cause you a lot of trouble.
08:28Take conscious, for instance.
08:30Their interiors shining with a pink hue, reminiscent of nail polish.
08:34Yeah, you may sneak it, but in many areas of the world, it's strictly prohibited to take
08:39anything that belongs to the beach with you, sometimes not only conches, but pebbles too.
08:47If there's something that you shouldn't really pack in your checked luggage, it's marzipan.
08:51Not only can it harm your waistline, but it can also trigger alarms because of its density
08:55that looks sus to airport security.
08:57So if you bring some marzipan from your trip to Germany, make sure to pack it in your carry-on.
09:14aluca.
09:15Ok, thank you.
09:16I'm going to go to the same place.
09:17Hopefully we'll break into the same place.
09:19Eventually we will be cleaning house and making sure that you can protect yourself.
09:21No, I'm able to hang out some water.
09:22Alright, hurry.
09:23Let go.
09:24Let go.
09:25When you think about this, you're in a chrome one.
09:28You'll have to clean up your mouth.
09:29Let go.
09:30When you think about this, you'll be healthy.
09:32I'm going to sleep.
09:33Maybe if you'd be healthy.
09:35Are you going to sleep.
09:38Now, what's going to sleep?
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