When I saw JetBlue’s Twitter posts about their new Cheep Deals, I felt that a flight from JFK to Chicago for just $19 was too good to be true. And it was. Traveling by plane can be a huge hassle, and not just financially. Sure, there are tricks to the trade when it comes to booking cheap flights but it will still cost you a pretty penny.

Fuel costs may have gone down, but that doesn’t mean that the airlines previous cost-saving tactics have disappeared. In fact, a lot of those cost-saving implementations during the days of sky-high fuel prices are still around. Take for instance my recent flight on Jet Blue Airlines — the ones that promote more leg room. Now if you want those extra four inches you’ll have to pay — an extra $10. I’ll just jam my legs up against the seat in front of me, thank you. With their notoriously high priced refreshments and entertainment, the airport can be a tricky place to navigate when it comes to spending money. So, in the name of keeping down costs, we’ve put together 5 money saving tips for the airport. And all it takes is a little planning beforehand.