Airfares are at record highs. How to fly for less in 2026
US fares are up 25 percent on the year and Europe is climbing behind. The booking windows, days, airports and cancellation rule that still lower the price.
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How to avoid roaming charges
Keep your home SIM active for calls and texts, but keep mobile data on the travel eSIM. Turn off data roaming and cellular data switching on the home line.
· Carriers
Does Verizon work in Mexico?
Some Verizon plans include Mexico at no extra charge, so check yours before buying anything else. If they do not, the $6 TravelPass fee changes the math.
eSIM or roaming: which should you use?
If your home plan already includes enough roaming data for the trip, there may be nothing else to buy. Daily roaming passes change the math quickly.