{"id":3092,"date":"2017-06-30T12:33:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T19:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mattfife.com\/?p=3092"},"modified":"2017-06-30T12:35:09","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T19:35:09","slug":"really-great-flight-and-travel-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mattfife.com\/?p=3092","title":{"rendered":"Really great flight and travel tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amazing travel links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theflightdeal.com\/category\/flight-deals\/portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheFlightDeal <\/a>&#8211; Best site for getting the current super deals from your home city.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/la1.inhk.us\/?xs=1&amp;id=68503X1516544&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiwi.com%2Fus%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kiwi.com <\/a>&#8211; not sure where you want to go? Check out a live\u00a0map of cheap fares from anywhere to anywhere.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/www.hitlistapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hitlistapp.com<\/a> &#8211; If you\u2019re destination- and\/or date-agnostic and just want a great deal, use this. Works especially well on short notice.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/la1.inhk.us\/?xs=1&amp;id=68503X1516544&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.net%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skyscanner.net\u00a0<\/a>&#8211; If you\u2019re not set on your destination, use the \u201ceverywhere\u201d destination search to search \u2026 everywhere.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.seatguru.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seatguru.com<\/a> &#8211; Indispensable for previewing the indignities of your chosen seat on any specific flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Airport tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.loungebuddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loungebuddy<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Review, preview and purchase access to lounges at airports here and abroad \u2014\u00a0both members-only and those offering walk-up entry.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/www.airgrub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airgrub<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Pay by app, then pick up your meal on the way to the gate \u2014\u00a0it\u2019ll even apply discounts for alliance members where applicable.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/mobilepassport.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobile Passport<\/a> &#8211; Skip the largely unliked MyTSA app and install this instead \u2014\u00a0it\u2019ll get you through immigration a lot faster, as long as the airport you arrive at (there are 21) has a separate line handling Mobile Passport folks.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/gateguru.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GateGuru<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0From delay notifications to gate-proximate directions to the closest Starbucks, this aims to streamline your journey from airport entry to jetway.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/la1.inhk.us\/?xs=1&amp;id=68503X1516544&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airportparkingreservations.com%2Fblog%2Fnew-airport-parking-app%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirportParkingReservations<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; A fast and holistic way to book discounted parking near your airport of choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finding something to do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/experiences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbnb: Experiences<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0The room-booking behemoth\u2019s next big play: Use it to plan outings and activities.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/www.spottedbylocals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotted by Locals<\/a> &#8211; Travel guide apps are a dime a dozen, but a commitment to locals\u2019 perspective guarantees a unique mix of picks.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/partywithalocal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Party With a Local<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Like meetup.com except only for parties. It might be the fastest way to connect with locals looking to mingle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maps\/tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/translate.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Translate<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Little known fact: Everybody&#8217;s favorite desktop translator offers downloadable packs in 52 languages, from Afrikaans to Welsh<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/citymapper.com\/dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citymapper<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0The indispensable tool for navigating a city and public transport \u2014\u00a0use it once and you\u2019ll forget Google Maps ever existed.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/get.google.com\/trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Trips<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0An easy, intuitive way to get recs for nearby restaurants and attractions \u2014\u00a0plus it\u2019ll organize all your travel details in one place.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"http:\/\/la1.inhk.us\/?xs=1&amp;id=68503X1516544&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotspotshield.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotspot Shield<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Free VPN &#8211; can help you watch shows overseas as in your own geo.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> &#8211; There are dozens of ways to connect with friends and locals, but this might be the most popular and most convenient \u2014\u00a0call home over a wifi connection and you might be surprised at the (high) quality of the reception.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Twitter account to follow for blooper fares and flash sales<\/p>\n<div class=\"medium-6 columns\">\n<p>12.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/airfarewatchdog?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@airfarewatchdog<\/a><br \/>\n13.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheFlightDeal?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@TheFlightDeal<\/a><br \/>\n14.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cheapflights?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Cheapflights<\/a><br \/>\n15.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JetBlueCheeps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@JetBlueCheeps<\/a><br \/>\n16.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hopper_deals?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Hopper_Deals<\/a><br \/>\n17.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/exitfares?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ExitFares<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medium-6 columns\">\n<p>D. Instagram Accounts From Sexy Pilots<br \/>\n18.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pilotmaria\/?hl=en\">Pilot Maria<\/a><br \/>\n19.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flymalin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fly Malin<\/a><br \/>\n20.\u00a0<a class=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/echosierra85\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EchoSierra85<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.insidehook.com\/the-45-essential-travel-hacks?eid=5a8e0316f315754f0d560aaaad0de1af&amp;utm_source=InsideHook&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Reengagement&amp;utm_content=30day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazing travel links: TheFlightDeal &#8211; Best site for getting the current super deals from your home city. Kiwi.com &#8211; not sure where you want to go? Check out a live\u00a0map of cheap fares from anywhere to anywhere. Hitlistapp.com &#8211; If you\u2019re destination- and\/or date-agnostic and just want a great deal, use this. Works especially well on short notice. Skyscanner.net\u00a0&#8211; If you\u2019re not set on your destination, use the \u201ceverywhere\u201d destination search to search \u2026 everywhere. 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