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(Created page with "'''Read Travel first, this article contains more advanced tips.''' == General == [https://matrix.itasoftware.com/search ITA Matrix] is a flight search engine that is like an "advanced mode" for Google Flights. Since it doesn't rely on caching, it sometimes has more up-to-date results. It also allows more sophisticated querying. == Youth == [https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/mileageplus/young-adult-discount.html United Airlines] offers 5% off flights for young adults...")
 
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[https://www.studentuniverse.com/flights Student Universe] allows college students to book cheaper flights. (Not tested)
[https://www.studentuniverse.com/flights Student Universe] allows college students to book cheaper flights. (Not tested)


== Credit card points ==
== Credit Card Points ==
[https://roame.travel/ Pointhound] and [https://roame.travel/ Roame] are travel search engines intended for credit card point use. (Not tested)
[https://roame.travel/ Pointhound] and [https://roame.travel/ Roame] are travel search engines intended for credit card point use. (Not tested)
'''Tips on using points:'''
* High-end flights (ex. direct flights across an ocean and a continent) tend to get most value per point.

Latest revision as of 00:40, 18 June 2025

Read Travel first, this article contains more advanced tips.

General[edit | edit source]

ITA Matrix is a flight search engine that is like an "advanced mode" for Google Flights. Since it doesn't rely on caching, it sometimes has more up-to-date results. It also allows more sophisticated querying.

Youth[edit | edit source]

United Airlines offers 5% off flights for young adults between 18 and 23 who book via the portal until December 31st, 2025.

Amtrak offers 15% off train tickets for students who book via the portal between 17 and 24.

Student Universe allows college students to book cheaper flights. (Not tested)

Credit Card Points[edit | edit source]

Pointhound and Roame are travel search engines intended for credit card point use. (Not tested)

Tips on using points:

  • High-end flights (ex. direct flights across an ocean and a continent) tend to get most value per point.