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Heres Zachs advice regarding unexpected costs of booking last-minute flights andhow to avoid them.

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If a direct flight is too expensive, consider connecting flights and secondary airports.

You may even combine multiple airlines or different modes of transportation to get to your destination.

Zach also said that the more flexible you are, the better deals you might snag.

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And withincreased ticket purchases and flightshappening on Fridays, it is considered the worst day for booking flights.

Zach recommends opting for a seat with no additional charges to avoid those fees.

Simply skip the seat selection screen and the airline will assign you a seat.

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Zach recommended packing light and only traveling with a carry-on bag to avoid checked baggage fees.

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