How such an opportunity avails itself? At times, persons would go to the airline counter or, someone on standby – and ask the airline personnel to check to see if a passenger would be prepared to forgo travelling on that particular flight for a reward.
I have seen that happen on a few occasions. In Puerto Rico, tourists bound for Anguilla via Sint Maarten – after a long and tiring commute from western USA – were, thereby, able to take a straight flight to Anguilla.
The two retired sisters, who had organised our cruise, seemed to be listening out for the announcement. They immediately rushed to the counter to volunteer to surrender their seats; and, they ended up travelling to Anguilla via Sint Maarten, reaching home not that long after the rest of us did on our direct flight; and, with good money in their hands for doing the favour.
When flying, generally, it is always advisable to pack light to avoid overweight baggage fees; also to use a carry-on to avoid extra baggage fees; also, to avoid having to go – and, waste valuable time – to the arrival baggage carousel to check and wait for your baggage.
Travel to low cost destinations to benefit from the cheaper prices and the favourable currency conversion. Southeastern Asia – Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam – and, India and the Philippines are great places to travel to, to stretch your money and have a great experience.
On a tight budget, save money while seeing the sights and having a wonderful time by travelling how.
