Expert opinion on 6 viral 'travel secrets' to save money - Insider

A TikTok video sharing "travel secrets" has gone viral. So far, it has been viewed over 11.5 million times.
While many people were grateful for the tips, others described them as "myths."
A travel expert told Insider that while some may work, others are unfounded.

If you've ever tried to book a flight and been shocked by the extortionate prices, you've probably tried researching tips to help you get the best deal.

A TikTok user who goes by @guletravels thinks they have the answer. A video posted on July 1 was labeled "travel secrets," and shared six suggestions for how to book cheaper flights. The user's bio says they work as a consultant in New York, and are "traveling the world." Many of their videos offer travel hacks and tips, and receive thousands of views, but their recent money-saving recommendation went hugely viral.

So far, it has been viewed over 11.5 million times. But some viewers are unconvinced.

"I read a bunch of these are myths though," one commenter wrote. "Pretty sure days of the week have nothing to do with prices it's about passenger volume which can fluctuate," wrote another, in response to one of the tips suggesting that it is better to book flights on certain days of the week.

To clear up confusion and figure out which of the popular "travel secrets" in this viral video actually work, Insider spoke to Katy Maclure, the editor of Detour, a weekly newsletter from UK travel app Jack's Flight Club.

Here's what she had to say about the tips shared in the video.

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