13 Travel Hacks That Are So Good, the Airlines Don’t Want You to Know About Them!

You can bring your own alcohol!

Even most frequent fliers don’t know about this helpful tip! It’s true—you can actually bring your own alcohol on the plane. I’m going to let you sit with that for a moment . . .

Over your shock? Good, because it’s true. All you need to do is ensure that your bottles are 100 mL or less, and are kept in an 8-by-8-inch plastic storage bag. This can save you some major dough once on the plane. Score!

Ask to be upgraded

Have you ever walked through an empty first class, only to have to sit in a packed coach section? Sure, it’s frustrating, and it really shouldn’t happen, but sometimes there are booking errors made by the airlines.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to experience the luxury treatment, just ask to be upgraded at the gate. You’ll be surprised by how often this works! Don’t be shy! You never know what you can get until you ask!

Carry an empty water bottle

Buying a bottle of water after going through the security line is almost always ridiculously expensive. In fact, they’re often so pricey that it’s tempting to forgo water altogether, even though we all know that staying hydrated during air travel is essential.

So, don’t buy water—get it for free! Bring an empty bottle with you and fill up in the terminal. Several airports are even starting to offer free filtered water. Just check near the bathrooms and you may see one of these handy stations.