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Travel expert cautions against always choosing the cheapest flight to avoid a suboptimal travel day.
Cheap fares often land at unsuitable times and at airports far from your actual destination.
Travelers should weigh value and convenience over merely saving money on fares.
Thompson recommends planning the first day to arrive at a destination by mid to late afternoon.
Choose hotels in convenient locations to minimize long transfers.
The first evening should be simple but special to set a positive holiday tone.
Value equals a balance between cost and the overall travel experience.
The piece emphasizes that cutting travel comfort is not worth small savings.
Late or unsociable flight times can result in fatigue and a poor start to the trip.
Thompson shares his personal experience of avoiding flight dazzle.

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Turbulence is increasing as jet streams become more unstable, raising concern for flights worldwide.
Mendoza–Santiago is labeled the world’s most turbulent flight route by Turbli based on 10,000 routes.
Airlines are tightening seatbelt rules and adjusting in-flight service to manage turbulence risk.
Turbulence Aware gathers real-time data from airlines to guide pilots away from hotspots.
AI models by airlines such as ANA and Emirates aim to forecast unstable air with high accuracy.
Airlines have adjusted meal service and procedures to reduce turbulence-related injuries.
Turblu ranks routes by eddy dissipation rate (EDR) to indicate turbulence intensity.
The study forecasts wind shear will rise by up to 27% by 2100, increasing turbulence.
Air regulators consider classifying turbulence as a primary safety category in future plans.
The UK’s AAIB reported cases of injuries due to turbulence and emphasized seatbelt use.

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A travel expert says Sundays are the best day to book last-minute half-term flights for savings.
Sunday 8 February is identified as the optimal date to secure affordable half-term trips.
Book flights 8 to 23 days before departure to access competitive prices.
Flights are generally cheaper around 6 a.m. local time on Sundays.
Avoid booking on Fridays due to higher demand and business travel effects.
The guidance targets UK families planning February half-term travel to Florida and similar destinations.
The expert is Chris Bradshaw, director of AttractionTickets.com.
Savers can still find value by watching pricing patterns and industry reports.
The story emphasizes balancing timing with search strategy to limit costs during holidays.
The piece references airport facilities and family-friendly services to ease travel with kids.

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