An ex-flight attendant who flew with 2 US airlines shares ways travelers can save money on flights — without skiplagging

• More than 55 million Americans traveled abroad in 2022 despite rising airfare prices.
• Travel expert Bobby Laurie shared two ways travelers can save money on airfare.
• Laurie suggested travelers search for the cheapest upgrades and not just the cheapest overall fare.

Airfares have gotten more expensive in recent years. Yet, more Americans are traveling than ever before, with over 54 million traveling abroad in 2022, per the International Trade Administration.