“Travel Tuesday” is the counterpart of “Black Friday” for travel. It takes place on the Tuesday following “Black Friday”, i.e. December 3, this year. On this day, a large number of tour operators (airlines, hotels, etc.) offer exceptional discounts on flights, overnight stays, vacation packages and rental vehicles. Here are some tips for finding the best deals.
As the end-of-year holidays approach, the budget does not necessarily allow you to travel as you wish. To make the most of Travel Tuesday, it is possible to configure alerts with a large number of tour operators in order to be informed in real time of changes in flight prices, etc. The savings made are on average 15 to 25%.
Although Travel Tuesday takes place, as the name suggests, on a Tuesday, many airlines publish their promotional offers as early as Monday evening, so the best prices are available by Tuesday morning. It is therefore preferable to start your travel research the evening before.
You must not only look at the price, but also the services included in the offers (luggage, meals, seats, etc.). You should be particularly careful when making reservations on this day, as you can easily get scammed online. Even if a price is particularly attractive, it is worth comparing the offers with each other.
According to travel search engine Skyscanner, booking the outbound and return flights at the same time also offers significant savings – airlines like Easyjet offer rock-bottom prices for these types of tickets. Round-trip tickets often offer better value than one-way flights.
Staying flexible with your travel dates increases your chances of benefiting from great deals. Finding a specific flight compatible with booking a hotel at a specific time is quite unlikely (unless it’s an all-inclusive). Being flexible and being willing to wait while checking in at the airport or hotel can help you get better rates.
What are your tips for saving money on travel?
