September 18th 2024.
Have you ever dreamt of traveling in luxury with a business class seat? I know I have, but the reality is that the cost is often a major obstacle. These tickets can be five to ten times more expensive than economy class, making it seem like an impossible dream. However, our ears perked up when we heard about a viral hack that claims to get you the same price, or even less, for a business class ticket. Could it be true?
In a Facebook post, British photojournalist and camera operator Cameron Stewart shared his experience of booking a flight from Santiago, Chile to Easter Island. He discovered that by using a VPN and changing his internet browser's language settings, he was able to get business class bed seats for less than the economy class fare. By tricking the airline's website into thinking he was already in Chile, he was able to take advantage of this loophole and save some serious money. Although Cameron shared this tip years ago, it continues to circulate online as a successful money-saving hack.
Unfortunately, we have to be the bearers of bad news and tell you that this hack is most likely just a fluke. Trying it out in 2024 will likely only result in a waste of your time. Nicky Kelvin, editor at large at travel advice website The Points Guy, explains that these types of "hacks" rarely have a significant or consistent impact on flight prices. Airlines have caught onto most of the tricks that savvy travelers have used over the years, and while prices may fluctuate, it is mostly due to market factors.
Nicky suggests that the best way to save money on flights is by being strategic with your booking. Traveling during off-peak seasons and setting up notifications for your route on a flight search engine like Google Flights can help you jump on any price drops or deals. What's your go-to travel hack for saving money on flights? Share it with us in the comments!
Although this particular hack may not work, there are still ways to cut the cost of business class flights. One option is to use any points or miles you have accumulated to help cover the additional expense. Nicky also suggests considering flying from other European airports instead of London. Sometimes, you can find incredibly cheap business-class flights from cities like Dublin, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, which are all easily accessible from London.
Another way to earn points for flights is by using airline shopping portals. British Airways and Virgin both have shopping portals where you can click through to your favorite online retailers and make purchases as usual. The points earned through these portals, combined with those earned from using a rewards credit card, can add up quickly and help you save on a business class seat. While it may not be as quick as Cameron's method, it can still help you reach your goal of flying in luxury at a more affordable price.
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