Chapter 14 - Transportation At the beginning of the book, I discussed the motivation for this book. For those of you who forgot, I had a nail in my tire and paid extra for service because I checked the wrong box on the service request form. In this chapter, I am confident that you will get a better grasp of transportation. Owning a car A common misconception is the cost of a car is the only expense you will pay related to a car. Yes, there is a price for the sale and title of the car, but there are many other fees associated with owning a car. When I was 23, I bought my first car. I got a great deal from my aunt. A 1997 Lincoln Town Car with 60,000 miles for $2700. Silly me, I thought that was all I needed to pay. Not three weeks later, my intake manifold broke which was $1600 to repair. I had to …show more content…
Learn all airline regulations in advance - Since 9/11, regulations have become more strict and certain regular household items are not even allowed on planes. 4. Label luggage - Thousands of people travel daily so make sure your luggage is labeled to reduce the possibility of someone grabbing the wrong one. It seems almost everyone has black luggage and they all look similar. 5. Be careful of certain jokes - After 9/11, there is no room for terroristic jokes. To avoid bringing unwanted attention to yourself, stay away from jokes about something happening to an airplane or you could be scooped up and hauled away quickly. It is also a good idea to remember that you are always under video surveillance, at the airport and everywhere else. Act accordingly. Never leave your bag unattended or watch a stranger’s bag, if asked. You do not know what is in that bag. 6. Prices are higher - Common things like headphones, batteries, and even candy will not be as reasonably priced as your local convenient store. If you think you will be hungry, pack a snack from home and save some money. 7. The earlier you book your flight, the better chance you have of a cheaper