Comments on: Spend Less at the Airport

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Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:33:57 +0000

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By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:48:33 +0000

I consider the airport to be the equivalent of the DMV. Try to get in and out as fast as possible. I agree though, cut costs anywhere you can. The little things truly do add up, if you save them:) Here is a great resource i use to save money. Maybe it will help you also. CheckingFinder is now offering a limited time offer of a trial membership to Dave Ramsey’s MyTotalMoneyMakeover.com (Renown Personal Finance Advisor) for every person who submits an application.

here is an example of some nationwide bank rates

Rates with a * signifies this bank rate is available nationwide.

Florida Central Credit Union

6.01

First Robinson Savings Bank*

6.01*

Connexus Credit Union*

5.15*

Keystone Bank*

5.15*

Community Bank of Pleasant Hill*

5.01*

Three Rivers FCU

5.01

Union State Bank/Bank of Atchison*

5.01*

Beacon Federal Credit Union

4.51

Communications Federal Credit Union*

4.25*

First New England Federal Credit Union

4.15

CT
Thanks/Nate

By: TStrump

TStrump — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:40:36 +0000

There’s a bar at JFK where I had a drink and it came to $11!
I was shocked but still gave the guy a tip.
When I took a closer look at the receipt, the tips was already included!
I just smiled at the bartender …

By: Cheapchick

Cheapchick — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:24:18 +0000

I also am flying out tommorrow. Packed some used books for reading material and snacks for hubby. Additional things I do when travelling: Always pack tea, coffee, sweetener and own 2 travel mugs. Hotels usually have some of this but they certainly do not usually have the brand you prefer. Normal hotel sized coffee cups are 1/3 the size I actually prefer for my tea. Always pack a very small umbrella. Many years ago I was stuck forking over big bucks when caught without one. Instead of using hotel giftshops for anything other than a paper I try to see if there is a regular grocery store nearby in case any items are required like bottled water or forgotten items. If going somewhere snorkelling I always prepurchase underwater disposable cameras at home as usually they tend to be three times the cost in Tropical destinations.

By: MrsRefney

MrsRefney — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:22:48 +0000

We are flying next week (vacation!! YAY!!) so this comes in handy. I was wondering about the water bottle. Hoping I don’t get my empty SIGG taken away.

I picked up 50 books last week for $12.00 at my local library’s annual book sale. I think my husband and I are set for reading material…

Speaking of gels…I was reading TSA’s site last night just to make sure I don’t get cavity searched or something…I didn’t realize gel sole inserts for your shoes were “verboten”! I guess no one is “Gellin’” (those crazy commercials) at the airport!

By: Studenomics

Studenomics — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:17 +0000

I tried saving money at the airport back in February but the security was so strict they took my water bottle away. Thank god for my iphone I was able to kill time reading while my friends were passed out.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:10:06 +0000

I also bring a reusable water bottle with me on trips - empty of course. Once I walk through the check point I fill it up at the water fountain. That easily saves me $3 or more each way. (I drink a lot of water on flights because the recycled air is so dry). The Good Human has a good article about How To Choose A Safe Reusable Water Bottle. I chose a stainless steel Kleen Kanteen. I love it!