We are only a few days away from the long-awaited Christmas holidays, and many of you will probably travel to Romania to spend the winter holidays with your loved ones, or you will fly to your long-dreamed-of destinations.
Traveling during the holidays can bring you joy, but it is not without its challenges. Usually, at this time of the year, most people choose to travel home to spend the Christmas holiday with their loved ones.
At the same time, there are people who choose to travel to the much-dreamed-of vacation destination. Inevitably, we will see congestion at airports, train stations, on roads, in customs, through shops, millions of people choosing to travel by air or land for various purposes.
Set your price alerts and be flexible in your travel dates
If you haven't made your vacation plans yet, you better hurry because plane tickets will be more expensive, as well as accommodations, due to the increasing demand during this period. Set your price alerts on the destinations you want and take action. Be flexible with your travel dates and airports. If you have some flexibility with the timing of your trip, expand your search to include a few days either side of your ideal departure and return dates. Maybe it's better to take 2-3 days travel margin around Christmas, not book your fixed flight on 24-25 December. This way you find cheaper tickets and avoid the big crowds.
Consider less visited destinations
During the winter holidays, most tourists choose to travel to destinations famous for their Christmas markets, but that doesn't mean other cities won't be festive. Will you enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at a traditional fair? Do not rush to Vienna or Budapest where it will certainly be crowded, but you can opt for a vacation in Bratislava, Graz, Nurnberg or Zagreb, cities that will be cooked for the celebration.
Choose direct flights
Winter is an unpredictable season that comes with snowstorms that can cause flight delays and even cancellations. Always try to book direct flights (non-stop) to reduce your chances of losing a connection. And if you're close enough to your destination, ditch the planes altogether and opt for a train or bus instead.
According to the rights of air passengers in Regulation no. 261/2004 of the European Commission, you can benefit from financial compensation in the case of flights canceled or delayed for more than three hours. But be careful because flights affected by bad weather conditions are not eligible for these rewards.
If you are affected by such flights, it is best to contact companies specializing in air passenger rights, such as AirCashBack, and thus you will receive professional and quality support, without beating your head.
Prepare a backup plan
For this time of year it is good to prepare a backup plan. According to Murphy's Law: If something can go wrong, it will. That's why it's good to consider a backup plan to avoid inconvenience.
For vacations, you can opt for travel insurance, which can be purchased through airlines or various providers. Then try to create an alternate route to your desired destination in case your flight is cancelled. Check out alternative bus and train routes, or even opt for a completely different Plan B for the winter holidays so you don't feel like you've missed out on your holiday.