Many people want to travel more often—but not everyone can afford to do so.
Travel costs add up quickly. From plane tickets and activities to everyday expenses like food and accommodation, it’s easy to see how even a small trip can become a major expense.
However, seeing as nearly a quarter of Americans say their top 2026 resolution is to travel more, many are searching for a way to bring these costs down. One woman says she has a surefire method for doing so—though she admits it’s a little unethical.
What’s The Unethical Way To Get Cheap Flights?
In a video with over 135,000 views, TikTok user and frequent traveler Camila Zilveti (@camilazilveti) shares what she calls a “somewhat unethical travel hack.”
To start, she explains that she’s “been to 94 countries and has never spent more than $1000 round trip on a flight.” Using this experience, she says she’s figured out how to score cheap flights to many destinations around the world.
The trick, she says, is in the timing.
“Any time there is any political turmoil, change of presidency, onset of war—anything like that—that is the best time to go and book yourself a flight,” she states. “The flights—the prices are absolutely the most unbelievable. You’re never gonna be able to beat it.”
She then adds that, given recent events, now would be a good time to book a flight.
“If you’re looking to go on a trip in a month from now, maybe a few weeks, this is the time to book,” she says.
Is This True?
The answer is “it’s complicated.”
It’s true that political issues can affect flight prices. For example, experts say that recent incidents regarding international travelers facing issues coming to America caused transatlantic flight prices to go down.
That said, depending on the situation, there are other factors involved that could cause flight prices to not only fail to decrease but increase dramatically.
For example, war or other international instability can make oil prices increase. This is presently the case. While many airlines have attempted to hedge and prevent fuel price increases from affecting their bottom line, experts still worry that a hike in fuel prices could have impacts across the travel industry. This could include price increases to cover the rising cost of fuel.
Are There Other Reasons Why This Isn’t A Good Idea?
There are some other reasons why it’s not always the best idea to travel during wartime.
In the current conflict, your flight will likely be unaffected if you’re traveling within the Western Hemisphere. However, recent events have shown that travel routes can also be impacted by news events.
For example, Qatar Airways, which has routes covering over 150 destinations around the world, has temporarily suspended its service. Other travel hubs—such as the Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international airport—closed for several days, leaving thousands of flights canceled.
In short, it’s possible to get a good deal in times of global instability. That said, it’s not certain, and there are risks that come along with traveling at this time.
Commenters Agree
In the comments section, users agreed with the efficacy of Zilveti’s advice.
“Yep….. not to mention a plane crash,” wrote a user. “after a plane crash I’m bookin.”
“Also when a natural disaster just happened,” added another. “It’s basically free with the money that the airlines gives back.”
“I always go to Cancun after a few shootings go viral. People are so panicky but Dallas is way more dangerous,” offered a third.
BroBible reached out to Zilveti via email.