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Extrahuman (talk | contribs) (Moved Frontier GoWild! Pass to bottom section and restructured page to prioritize general travel planning. All original content and links preserved, just reorganized for easier use since the flight pass is no longer our main travel focus.) |
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* '''[https://www.studentuniverse.com/flights Student Universe]''': Discounted flights for college students | * '''[https://www.studentuniverse.com/flights Student Universe]''': Discounted flights for college students | ||
=== Credit Card Points === | === Credit Card Points / Airline Miles === | ||
* '''Search Engines''': [https://www.pointhound.com/ Pointhound] and [https://roame.travel/ Roame] specialize in point redemption searches | * '''Search Engines''': [https://www.pointhound.com/ Pointhound] and [https://roame.travel/ Roame] specialize in point redemption searches | ||
* '''Best Value''': High-end flights (like direct transcontinental/transoceanic routes) typically offer the most value per point | * '''Best Value''': High-end flights (like direct transcontinental/transoceanic routes) typically offer the most value per point | ||
* You can buy frequent flyer points at a rate of 1.6-1.9c and then purchase business and first class flights with them using 50-60K points | |||
== After Booking == | == After Booking == | ||
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* Bring multiple debit cards for cash access and transportation card payments | * Bring multiple debit cards for cash access and transportation card payments | ||
-- | == Airline-specific tips == | ||
=== Alaska Airlines === | |||
The "same-day change" feature often charges you a large fee when using the regular change flight interface would be free, if your ticket isn't Basic Economy. | |||
== Alternative Travel Options == | == Alternative Travel Options == | ||
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'''Route Planning Strategy:''' | '''Route Planning Strategy:''' | ||
* Use the interactive Frontier route map for planning | * Use the [https://www.flightconnections.com/route-map-frontier-airlines-f9 interactive Frontier route map] for planning | ||
* Prioritize direct flights when possible | * Prioritize direct flights when possible | ||
* Transform long layovers into stopovers to visit additional cities | * Transform long layovers into stopovers to visit additional cities | ||