Watch TPG Talk Points, Miles and More on the 'Today Show'
Friday morning, TPG appeared on NBC's Today Show and talked with Megyn Kelly about some of his best tips and tricks on how to save money while traveling in the new year.
First, TPG explained how to use Google Flight's Map feature. The website prompts you to put in your departure city and travel dates, and then shows destinations all over the world helping you find a cheap getaway to a destination that may have never been on your radar before.
Another simple and easy way to save money when arranging travel is to book your tickets through a foreign version of an airline's website. While it doesn't work for every carrier, it's a great "hack" when booking on certain airlines, with the best example being Norwegian. You can sometimes save 20%-30% just by selecting your tickets on a foreign version of its website. Just make sure you use Google Translate!
When it comes to canceling that dreaded non-refundable ticket, it usually seems like you're totally out of luck. But TPG shared a pro tip: If an airline changes your flight's schedule, even just by a few minutes, you can ask for a refund at no cost.
After dealing with hundreds of airline agents and hotel employees over the years, TPG's main tip is to be nice. You're much more likely to get what you want when you treat other people like human beings — "Nice people win."
Finally, when it comes to points and miles, you need to keep in mind that airline websites often "lie" about award availability. Most carriers have partner airlines that you can use points on, but you might not be able to find availability because the different websites don't communicate with each other. What you need to do is pick up the phone, call the airline and ask if they can search on partner airlines for award seats you want.
Check out the full segment below:
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