Economy Traveler Gifts

TRAVEL AGENCY, 'Just a one-way ticket, please - I'm counting on them to deport me back.'

Budget Travel (Hitchhiking)

'This ladies and gentlemen is our business model.'

"It's positively the last time I ever fly economy."

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

A treasure map shows you all the roads without tolls.

"It was a holiday I'll never forget...I saw life in the raw!"

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

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

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

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

What happens when the bears are running the market.

"Seriously, do you expect us to believe you put on 143 feet a day in business travel?"

'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.'

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

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

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

'I'm not here looking for a job. I'm the temp who's replacing you when the boss fires you today.'

Cheapskate Cruises

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

An airplane with a sardine can opener instead of a door

'Phone for help? Are you mad? Have you any idea how much it costs to use a mobile abroad?'

Oil shock.

Expensive greeting cards.

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

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

"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?"

Excess Baggage: Many hotels, inspired by the airlines are gouging their guests by adding 'resort fees' to the room rates.

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

"I know what the airlines charge to check a bag is outrageous, but. . ."

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