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Airline fees will play havoc with your travel budget.

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There’s nothing like the satisfaction of pouncing on a cheap deal — and it’s particularly sweet when you get that deal on a flight. Air travel can be very expensive, as everyone knows. And if you don’t know the best way to buy a plane ticket … well, flying home for the holidays can take [...]]]> http://metrocheapo.com/how-to-get-the-cheapest-flight-and-we-mean-cheap/feed/ 0