Is there a secret underground society handing out cheap airline tickets and I just missed the initiation meeting? Seriously though, I’m ready to smuggle myself into the cargo hold if these flights get any more expensive.
Besides the classic “just be flexible with your dates!” advice (as if my boss cares about my spontaneity), what are the weird, under-the-radar methods you all use to snag cheap airfare? Do I have to clear my cookies, use a VPN in outer Mongolia, or petition the airline gods with ritual dances?
Bonus points if your trick doesn’t involve a 27-hour layover in Nowheresville, or booking a ticket that literally says “random destination: good luck.”
Let’s hear the hacks-magic spells, questionable back alleys, or actually useful tips all welcome.