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Popular Travel Myths
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Airplane in flight Many widely held myths about travel are untrue, or more likely, only partially true. Some of these beliefs date back decades and have become part of basic travel lore. But due to technological advances and the general competitive nature of the travel industry, many of these misconceptions of travel are outdated.

Recently Travel and Leisure magazine published a list of what they consider recent top travel myths. Here is the list with a link to the full article following it:

Myth #1: There are great deals at airport duty-free shops

Myth #2: Packages offer the best value

Myth #3 Low-price guarantees actually guarantee the lowest price

Myth #4 Four stars are better than three diamonds

Myth #5 Parents should pre-board with kids

Myth #6 Airlines are indistinguishable

Myth #7 The smartest time to book a flight is midweek after midnight

Myth #8 To get the best airfare, booking far in advance is essential

Myth #9 Honeymooners get free upgrades and other special treatment

Myth #10 Airline loyalty program members are likely to be upgraded

Myth #11 Flying business class costs a fortune

Myth #12 Checked luggage is often lost

Check out the full article here for explanations of the difference between the myths and reality as well as to see some good advice.
 
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