Jarrod Kris Urges Travelers to Mix and Match Airlines for Europe Trips

Booking flights to Europe requires thinking outside the box to avoid significant holiday expenses by abandoning direct routes and standard return tickets, Skyscanner Travel Expert Jarrod Kris reported in a nine.com.au travel feature.

Mixing Carriers and One-Way Tickets Cuts Travel Costs

Travelers often assume that searching for the most direct route guarantees the best deal. Kris told nine.com.au that this mindset usually costs fliers extra money. Instead, passengers should drop airline loyalty and look at one-way tickets combined with different carriers.

“You can consider one way flights, you can consider mixing and matching with different carriers, stopovers and layovers,” Kris said. Switching between airlines cuts the total cost of long-haul travel.

Stopover Hubs in Southeast Asia

Flying halfway to Europe and adding a one-night stopover in Asia lowers expenses substantially. Hubs in Singapore, Malaysia, and Jakarta offer strong connectivity for travelers heading onward.

“Places like Singapore, Malaysia, Jakarta, they have great connectivity, where you can spend a night and probably save hundreds if not thousands,” Kris said. Low-cost carriers such as Scoot and AirAsia then connect passengers from those Asian hubs into Europe.

Essential Gear for Long-Haul Flights

Beyond booking strategies, long-distance journeys require specific packed items. Kris listed his mandatory travel gear after returning from a trip to Vietnam.

“A powerbank. That’s a must for me. Lucky most of the fleets are upgraded to have USBs in the seats,” Kris said. His carry-on kit also includes an eye mask, AirPods for headphones, and a travel adaptor.

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