Random Ways To Save Money At Airport (12 items)

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  (#4) Pre-Book Your Parking

  Airport parking is almost always expensive. But if you absolutely need to drive yourself and park in an airport lot, pre-book your spot. Many airport lots charge drivers more at the facility than they do online.

  Also, look for discount lots; the garages not officially affiliated with airports often charge less. They may be a bit further away, but they tend to offer shuttles to the terminal.
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  (#5) Get An Extra Hour Of Wi-Fi

  Many airports only offer a specific amount of free Wi-Fi. You may be able to hack the system, though. If, for instance, you only have 60 minutes of free browsing, set your computer clock back an hour when your initial 60 minutes have almost passed.

  Using this little trick, you might score some extra time.
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  (#2) Bring Snacks And An Empty Water Bottle From Home

  Airport vendors charge substantially more for food and bottles of water, but you can easily bring your own from home. Make sure the water bottle is empty to appease TSA, then refill it once you pass security. Many airports even have water bottle refill stations. 

  Snack-wise, consider packing fruit, nuts, chips, or granola bars to tide you over until you reach your destination. 
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  (#11) Wear A Bulky Coat With Plenty Of Pockets

  Several airlines charge passengers for carry-on luggage. To avoid this dilemma, wear a bulky coat with plenty of pockets. One passenger on the European discount airline Ryanair wore a jacket with 17 pockets, containing, among other things, his laptop, four shirts, two pairs of pants, a toothbrush, a cell phone, a camera, books, and a flashlight.

  He didn't break any rules or pay any additional costs. This method may not be particularly comfortable, though, so sticking to shorter flights might be a good idea.
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  (#3) Pre-Check Your Bags Before Getting To The Airport

  Some airlines charge passengers more for luggage checked at the airport than for luggage checked online. If you pre-check your bags online, you can save money and time. Just drop your suitcase and go!
   
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  (#9) Use A Friend's T-Mobile Number For Free Texting

  While flying with either Alaska, American, or Delta, T-Mobile users can take advantage of free in-flight texting. Don't have a T-Mobile account? No problem. If a friend does have T-Mobile, borrow their phone number, then type that number into the in-flight internet login.

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