🔥 A mistake fare you don't want to miss

Hey travel rebels, ✈️

Picture this: You're mindlessly scrolling through flight deals at 2 AM (we've all been there), when suddenly your eyes lock onto something that makes you do a double-take. 👀

London to Tokyo. $89.

Your first thought? "That's got to be a typo."

Your second thought? "Should I book it anyway?" 🤔

Welcome to the wild world of mistake fares – those beautiful glitches in the matrix that can turn your champagne dreams into coach-price reality.

What exactly IS a mistake fare?

Think of it as the airline industry's version of finding a $20 bill in your old jacket pocket. 💰 These are pricing errors that slip through the cracks – usually human error, currency conversion mishaps, or system glitches that temporarily slash prices to jaw-dropping lows.

We're talking about fares like:

• San Francisco to Paris for $130 round-trip (happened in 2019)

• New York to Milan for $99 (yes, really)

• Los Angeles to Bangkok for $162 (lasted exactly 47 minutes)

The golden rules of mistake fare hunting

Rule #1: Book first, celebrate later. ⚡ Mistake fares vanish faster than free samples at Costco. The moment you see something too good to be true, grab it. You usually have 24 hours to cancel for free anyway.

Rule #2: Never call the airline. This isn't the time to be a helpful citizen. Calling attention to their mistake is like telling the teacher they forgot to assign homework.

Rule #3: Stay flexible. Most mistake fares come with weird routing, odd dates, or unconventional times. That 6 AM departure with two connections? It might be worth it for a $200 transatlantic flight.

Rule #4: Keep expectations realistic. Airlines can (and sometimes do) cancel mistake fare tickets. Don't book your hotel until you're 100% sure your flight is solid.

Your mistake fare action plan

The secret sauce isn't just knowing these deals exist – it's being ready to pounce when they appear. Set up fare alerts, follow mistake fare blogs, and keep your passport current. Because when that $67 flight to Europe pops up, you'll have minutes, not hours, to decide.

Remember: The biggest mistake isn't booking a mistake fare – it's missing one because you hesitated. 🎯

Ready to become a mistake fare ninja?

Hit reply and tell me about the craziest flight deal you've ever seen (or the one that got away). I'm collecting war stories for next week's edition, and the best ones might just make it into the newsletter.

Plus, if you know someone who needs more adventure in their life for less money, forward this their way. They'll thank you when they're sipping wine in Tuscany for the price of a nice dinner.

Keep exploring,

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