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- As 2026 begins, employees can refresh their PTO balances and maximize vacation time through "PTO-maxxing," potentially gaining up to 40 days off using 10 to 15 PTO days.
- Tom Carpenter, a travel expert, notes that for holidays like Thanksgiving, requesting additional days can yield significant time off.
- To save money, travelers should book flights 1.5 to 4 months in advance and fly on cheaper days such as Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
