Your top-five school holiday travel hacks

AS THE EXODUS for the spring holidays commences, we thought you’d like to get in on these money and time-saving ideas.

WARNING: FRAGILE!

Did you know that if you put fragile tape on your luggage the airline will load the bag into the underbelly of the plane last, making it the first to be unloaded. This trick is perfect for those looking to reach their destination quickly, especially if the holiday goers want to make the most of -the sunshine at the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka.

KEEP IT BUSY

An interesting piece of advice; by choosing to fly from the busier airports, travelers can actually save money on their flights. Due to the level of competition major airlines are more willing to lower prices to secure passengers. Over the past few years Kuwait International Airport has averaged over 10 million visitors per year, and with a Rehlat deal in April for a discount of Dhs85 by using the coupon code: SUMMER, it is ideal for the region.

FLY AWAY MID WEEK

Holiday goers statistically depart on the weekend, nevertheless for a cheaper flight it is smarter to focus on the mid-week working days. Due to traffic being slower, airlines lower their prices to attract passengers onto the flight.

AROUND THE WORLD YOU GO

Cost-conscious flyers should keep in mind that by booking round-way trips there’s a high probability to save money as airlines place special deals for roundtrips. Book your holiday during the off-season, as it is one of the best ways to save money on accommodation due to the drop in the standard rate in hotels.

MAKE THE MOST OF PROMOTIONS

If you use Rehlat.ae, you can use the coupon code CASHBACK to get Dhs150 off all hotels registered with the online travel agency and expect a flash sale of up to 40% off all hotels next month!