Book holiday flights early – and try to get a direct flight

Tips for New College Students:

If you’re going to school relatively far from home, chances are that your first trip back will be for Thanksgiving. Reserve that flight as soon as you have a solid idea of when you’ll be free. If you wait until November (or the week before), you will pay dearly for procrastinating. A flight that might only be about $200 if purchased in advance will be several times more expensive if you get it too late. STICK TO DIRECT FLIGHTS. Due to typical holiday delays, the chances of missing your connecting flight is high. This may result in you have Thanksgiving with the airport snack shop attendant.