Travel Tuesday: Your Last Best Chance for Discounted Holiday and Winter Travel
The travel industry is hoping to rebrand the Tuesday after Thanksgiving as Travel Tuesday. This day is considered the last best chance to find discounted travel during the holidays and winter season. With one in three Americans planning to take a vacation during the holidays, now is the time to book that trip.
Score Big Savings on Flights, Cruises, and More
Black Friday kicks off deals from air carriers and cruise lines, offering travelers the opportunity to save big. For example, Royal Caribbean is offering an extra $750 dollars off current online discounts of up to 30 percent on cruises booked by Tuesday. Frontier Airlines is enticing travelers with a year-long “all you can fly” pass for under $500, while Spirit Airlines is offering flights for as low as $20, including popular destinations like Las Vegas and Chicago. Priority Pass is also offering up to a 30 percent discount on airport lounge access.
Hotels at Unbeatable Prices
Priceline.com CEO Brett Keller announced their biggest sale on hotels ever, with 10,000 hotels worldwide at 30 percent off. This holiday shopping season has become increasingly popular for travel shopping, as it opens up more inventory and offers deep discounts and credits from cruise lines. Keller encourages travelers to take advantage of these deals, as there is a lot more hotel inventory available for the winter and spring of next year.
Flexibility is Key
From Black Friday to the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, travel industry insiders suggest that being flexible about when and where you travel can lead to a wider variety of discounts. Hayley Berg, lead economist at travel app Hopper, advises travelers to book deals they find on Black Friday. She emphasizes that these sales are an effort to keep the travel bug alive, especially during a time when most people are focused on holiday shopping. Tuesday is likely your last best chance to score a really good deal for Christmas or New Year’s, even if it means being flexible with your travel plans.
Quote from Hayley Berg, Lead Economist at Hopper:
“You might not get the time of day or the airline that you’re looking for, but last year we saw travelers save upwards of 80 percent off of their Christmas travel booking on Travel Tuesday.”
Conclusion:
Now is the time to take advantage of Travel Tuesday and score yourself the gift of holiday travel for less. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to find discounted flights, cruises, hotels, and more. Book your next trip and keep the travel bug alive!
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