Today, we're going outside of our usual arena and applying our resourceful skills to tackle one of the most expensive aspects of an organizer's life: travel. Sam Oliker-Friedland, our Deputy Director of Data & Technology, is also a Travel Jedi Master. The man knows how to book travel from anywhere to everywhere and always gets the best deal. Whether you're booking personal travel for yourself or arranging a group summit, Sam's got you covered.

Now, think about ways you're going to spend that newly repurposed money. Don't worry. You can thank us later.

Travel Tips:

• Create a spreadsheet: Names, Departing Airports, Arriving Airports, and your Budget
• Start with Kayak.com. It's the best, most comprehensive site with the best deals.
• Southwest flights can be found only on the airline website. If you're flying on Friday or Sunday, they tend to be more expensive than other airlines.
• Always search alternate nearby airports to get the best deals - they will get you to your city, but probably for cheaper.
• ALWAYS book directly on airline websites. Most have a 24-hour cancellation policy, and then you're not stuck if one of your travelers has to cancel.
• Sign yourself or your company up for some frequent flier miles, STAT. They're free!
• Don't be afraid to send people on one-way flights on multiple airlines -- you can sometimes get as much as $100 cheaper!
• Cheapest day to fly? Saturday
• Smaller airlines, like Jet Blue and Virgin America, can be problematic because they don't have flights going out as frequently. Be wary of them for group travel - missing a flight could turn into a logistical nightmare.
• Got a lot of people coming from the same city? Call the airline - 10+ people on a flight is eligible for cheaper group rates.
• More sites that help you out: SeatCounter.com to see how many flights are left on a particular flight, SeatGuru.com for seat availability.
• Last-minute deals can be booked via "cheeps" and "twares" on Twitter.

Have any more tips for cheap travel? Leave a comment below!

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