Planning A Budget Trip Gifts

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

"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."

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

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?"

'He must be going economy!'

'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.

'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?'

An airplane with a sardine can opener instead of a door

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

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

World's cheapest car

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

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

Expensive greeting cards.

Airline Mergers.

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

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

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

'At least someone can afford to travel by train.'

Basic economy

'We don't keep cash on the premises.'

Ticket machine costing an arm and a leg.

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

Europe on $5000 a day.

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

"Free safety demonstration on board the flight?"

"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