Ask and you shall receive — travel savings

One way to save money? Talking. BudgetTravel.com’s Deanna Cioppa advises that simple human to human interactions can lead to discounts on airfare, lodging and cruises.

The author asked several travel experts for simple questions travelers should be asking to save money. Some of the questions include:

  • Is there an upgrade available?
  • Are you running any local deals?
  • Is there a tourism card available?

Some of these questions seem like no brainers but often times travelers forget, are too intimidated, or think its useless to ask them. According to experts, start asking these questions to ensure a more complete, inexpensive trip. Besides, it won’t hurt to ask.