Recently, NYC home baker Shreya made avideo on TikTokabout how she fell victim to an airplane seating hack.
Keep reading to find their insights below!
I was flying from SF to New York, and I had received a middle seat.
And when I got to my seat, there was a couple that was sitting…
The man was sitting in my seat, and the woman was sitting in the aisle seat.
And the woman was like, Hey, were together.
Would you mind taking the window seat?
And for me, I actually get up a lot on airplanes.
I have a very small bladder.
And I was just like, girl, Im doing you the favor.
And shes like, Well get up every time it’s crucial that you go to the bathroom.
And at this point, theres a line forming behind me.
People are starting to watch and get kind of angsty.
And I was just like, you know what, whatever, Ill take the window seat, fine.
So Im kind of anti these hacks.
But, I mean, it would have been fine if they had been down to be flexible.
But its also why me and my boyfriend will never be subjecting other people to this.
And yeah, Im very anti.
However, Shreyas experience shows that such a life hack doesnt always work.
Skiplagging involves booking a flight with a layover in your actual destination city rather than booking a direct flight.
While this can sometimes reduce costs, it can also violate airline agreements and disrupt their pricing strategies.
Travel bloggers at afuncouple.com Guillaume and Hammer say that it might be better to avoid hacks altogether.
So better pack wisely.
Most of the time, those free upgrades or free lounge accesses come from credit cards.
Those credit cards also charge a yearly fee or a high spending amount is required to unlock some benefits.
So, those hacks are not necessarily applicable to everyone.
Therefore, Harvey recommends verifying if the hack comes from a credible source or an expert in the field.
Be wary of hacks that lack supporting evidence or expert endorsements, Harvey warns.
Consider whether the potential savings outweigh these risks, Harvey adds.
Review the specific airlines policies and terms of service to ensure compliance.
This is particularly important for hacks involving ticketing strategies or luggage modifications.
Lastly, he advises seeking guidance from experienced travel experts who share their insights.
This can provide a more balanced perspective on the viability of a hack.
If possible, test the hack in a low-risk scenario before relying on it for important travel plans.
Guillaume and Hammer conclude by saying, Generally, use common sense.
If you see something online thats a bit far-fetched or too cheeky, then better avoid it.
The more you travel, the more you will develop your own travel hacks based on your own experience.
Small tweaks here and there will make traveling cheaper or easier.
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