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.

We’re steadily moving into the holiday seasons, and with that oncoming inevitably comes the burden of traveling. With budgets tightening around the globe and the high cost of fuel, traversing those long roads is going to be a weighty expense for most.