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A popular TikTok travel hack recommends using VPNs to find cheaper flights, but other strategies work better
- A virtual private network (VPN) protects your online privacy and security through a secure server.
- Some people also believe flights can be cheaper if you use a VPN. Here's what our research found.
Alberto Riva
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