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Holidaymakers looking to grab a good deal over the Black Friday weekend could try this top tip to save even more money.
Travel Tuesday falls on November 28 (the day after Cyber Monday) and as a well-kept secret in the travel industry, some companies chose this day to drop prices even further. As the flash sales and discounts of the Black Friday weekend draw to a close, savvy travellers who choose to wait it out until Tuesday could save even more on their next adventure.
Whether you are looking for a winter break, a summer holiday, a European city break or a long-haul adventure, travel companies will be eager to offer discounts and voucher codes to fill places in the first half of 2024.
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The way that airlines and holiday companies price deals can be complex and depend on a variety of factors such as supply, demand and seasonal variations. Keep things simple with our guide to Travel Tuesday.
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What is Travel Tuesday?
Falling on the Tuesday after Black Friday and the day after Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday will typically see airlines, hotels and travel companies offer special discounts to entice potential guests to book.
While there are thousands of deals to be found on Black Friday, folks in the know often hold out until the following Tuesday when the travel industry releases some of its lowest annual prices. With less than a month to go until Christmas, many companies rely on the seasonal proclivity to enjoy a festive spend up and the shorter days and colder weather to spring us into action.
Holidaymakers who can bag bargains on Travel Tuesday may find companies are offering better deals or additional extras that can't be matched on any other day of the year.
Who will be offering deals on Travel Tuesday
Many of our favourite airlines and holiday companies have already launched their Black Friday promotions with deals dropping every day. Whether they will reduce their prices or include additional deals on Travel Tuesday remains to be seen, but if you can't wait to find out here are some you could consider booking today:
- Tui - save up to £100 on bookings over £1000 or £250 on bookings totalling more than £2500 using code “BLKFRI" on holidays departing between January 2024 and April 2025. There is also a 10 per cent web discount on all return flights, £300 off of selected Marella Cruises, up to £200 off Tui River Cruises and additional deals to be found for Tui App users.
- EasyJet - save £100 on bookings of £800 or more or the full £200 discount when they spend over £2000 using the code “BLACKFRIDAY."
- British Airways - save up to £300 on short and long-haul holidays, as well as three nights for the price of two on European city breaks.
- Ryanair - hundreds of flights have been released with one-way tickets available for less than £20 per person.
- Jet2 - save £65 on winter holidays, £35 on summer holidays, and enjoy extra discounts of between £60 and £120 for customers who sign up for a free Myjet2 account.
- On The Beach - daily deals available with sunshine holidays for less than £300 per person.
- Love Holidays - 30% selected long haul and short haul holidays for 2024.
- First Choice - save £100 on bookings of £1,000 or more and £250 on bookings of £2500 or more.
- Thomas Cook - 30% off selected holidays including summer holidays for 2024.
How to get the best deals on Black Friday
The trick to finding the perfect travel deal on Black Friday is actually looking for the one that most suits your needs at a price you can afford.
The key thing to remember when securing your next adventure on either Black Friday or Travel Tuesday is that if you think it is good value, ticks all the boxes and is a price that you are happy to pay then it is, indeed, a good deal.
How to keep up with all the best travel deals from Black Friday to Travel Tuesday and beyond
The best way to win big in the black Friday travel sales is by keeping an eye on what's occurring. Some companies could even wait until Wednesday to drop prices to rock bottom prices, but if you find what you're looking for before that, go ahead and get it booked.
Follow these top tips to ensure that you never miss out on the very best deals
- Activate price alerts using a dedicated website like Skyscanner to monitor flight prices. The website will email you notifications when prices fall.
- Sign up for email subscriptions with your preferred airlines and travel companies. By signing up, you can expect promo codes and deals to drop into your inbox all year round.
- Compare deals before you commit to buying. Offers are usually based on demand and availability which means some companies may be able to offer the same flight or holiday for less.
- Stay flexible. If you are able to move your dates of travel a few days on either side or even look at other resorts or destinations, chances are you will bag the biggest bargains on Black Friday. Prices can also vary depending on which UK airport you fly from, so if you can travel further from home you could save even more.