Budget Travel Guru Mugs

Basic economy

Thrifty Trev's budget airline took it to another level.

"So the plan is to fly everyone for free. But we'll charge $400.00 per bag."

Unable to raise enough money for a trip to Paris, the Bartlesville High French Club had to settle for three days in Tulsa.

A treasure map shows you all the roads without tolls.

"No luggage to check - I just have this carry on."

Excess Baggage: Airlines are constantly working on new seating configurations.

"We're off. We got a loan to fill er up!"

"You just had to book the economy cruise, didn't you?"

"If your luggage is in your clothes it doesn't count!"

'He must be going economy!'

'Can I ask you what you've had to eat this morning, Sir? . . .Have you evacuated your bowels since then? . . . I'm afraid I'll have to charge you for the additional weight.'

"It was rated on all the travel websites. 'Best economy tour'."

'And, at those prices, we have two wheel well seats available.'

'Are we there yet! Are we there yet! Are we there yet!'

Cheapskate Cruises

An airplane with a sardine can opener instead of a door

'Margaret, what are we doing on this cruise ship that we couldn't have done at home, cheaper?'

'They're alright if you like Charlie Chaplin inflight movies.'

Getting out of baggage fees is tricky, another sweater or two and I'd be charged for an extra seat.

Travel looks strong!

Expensive greeting cards.

"This is the last time I let you handle our vacation plans, you cheapskate."

World's cheapest car

'Any other husband would hire two pairs of skis.'

"Let's go on vacation, get disappointed, complain about prices, read terrible novels, buy trashy souvenirs, miss the dog and look forward to coming home."

"Now THAT's what I call a budget airline!"

Airline Mergers.

"Rome was great – aside from the roaming fees."

"Once again, how little did you pay for this room?"

Due to recent cutbacks, several major airlines have eliminated their snack carts.

"Have you packed everything into your smartphone?"

"For an extra charge, your flight can come with angst and insecurity."

Andy's first airplane experience was marred by his grandmother's stinginess

Europe on $5000 a day.