I take 'positioning' flights to save hundreds when I fly. This trick helps me get discounted business-class seats, too.

Using 'positioning' flights allows me to take advantage of significantly cheaper business-class fares, but it can lead to longer travel times due to the additional legs of the trip.

The research involved in booking positioning flights can be quite extensive, as not every combination yields a great deal, and I often have to experiment with routes.

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