Flight of Fancy

Before leaving the United States for my trip around Southeast Asia I only booked one ticket, and that was to and from Atlanta USA. I was instructed not to purchase any other transportation that I would need while traveling domestically. You can purchase almost any flights and buses online, but haggling in person at all the travel stands is by far your cheapest option.

Look how happy they are!Air Asia - they might as well name every airport in Southeast Asia after this airline because it's all everyone flies, it seems. And I honestly thought that because it was so cheap I might have to sit on a crate and hold some Asian woman's baby on my lap while she changed the diaper. When in fact the seats are new leather, there's loads of leg room and decent snacks. Just make sure you check for any local holidays before planning a departure. For instance a flight might be $50 from one country to the next, but on holidays like Chinese New Year, the price can triple.

Other airlines to check: Garuda, JetStar, Bangkok Airways, Lion Air (some of which carry over to southern parts like Australia)

Also make sure you understand the systems. In the western countries we usually just have coach prices and first class prices. However, over here, some have a system based on your amount of baggage. For instance "Lite" usually means you have a minor carry on and nothing else and therefore pay the lowest price. If your backpacking, it's easy to book these in advance because the pack is usually the only thing you have. But if you're unsure, and you book the "Lite" feature, you might have to pay a higher fee when you arrive at the airport to change to your status.

Remember to keep all neccessay valuables and electronics with you in your immediate carry on or daybag, for safety purposes. Especially on the buses when your pack is stored below.

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Comments

[Babel]

hmm now i'm a little bit pacified! thx for that :) i will fly with airasia to Malaysia and then to Australia... looking forward to it :D