ThE RoAd WaRRioR: BEst TiPS for TraVeliNg by AIR

All you need to know for flying to Mexico

Tips for Flying: Do and Don'ts

What to DO?
  • Compare prices among different companies, if your travel days are flexible, look for tickets with penalties but cheapest price
  • Purchase the tickets with 21 days of anticipation. Trying to fly in weekdays rather than weekends and including at least one Saturday in your trip
  • Traveling in Mexico by air was more expansive before, now exist different airlines with concepts similar a JetBlue or South West. These companies only have domestic flies in Mexico but reasonable prices. Then you can try to do combinations of different airports and companies if you want cheap prices. But take in consideration that sometimes the waiting time and extra stops do not pay for the lower price
  • In flies from US to Mexico  the majority of airlines do not provide food, only snacks, then plan ahead and bring with you appropriate food.
  • In long flies you should take at least 250ml of water per hour to keep you hydrated
  • You should try to walk 5 minutes each hour or at least do some stretching to avoid the fatigue
What to AVOID ?
  • Rush the things with last minute purchases of tickets.
  • Wait until be in the place to check what you should visit
  • Use your miles when the ticket prices are below US$400.00
  • Take more than two pieces of luggage by person as carry on
  • Drink to much alcohol. The alcohol has a inhibition action of  hydratation processes.
  • Arrive to the airport with less time that recommended by airline companies
  • Wear stretch cloths that will stop your proper blood circulation


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