Full Article:
As peak holiday travel season is upon us, consumers are often left wondering when they should actually book their flight and hotel accommodations. With Thanksgiving less than a month away and Christmas following shortly after, travelers that are holding out for a last minute deal may be making a costly mistake.
Whether you’re holding out for an 11th-hour special or plan to book this week, I have a few tips that could end up saving you precious time and big bucks, in addition to your sanity.
Timing is everything: Consumers should search for flights on a Monday or Tuesday morning, after the airlines have processed demand for flights over the weekend; Mondays or Tuesday will typically return the lowest fares on over 450 airlines that can be mixed and matched to find the best deal
Flexibility is key: Book outbound and return flights on off-peak days, such as Monday through Thursday, with a Saturday night stay. Furthermore, savvy travelers should consider nearby airports. Most major airports could have higher airline pricing, fees and taxes that can add up. Using a smaller airport in a major city could mean saving big bucks.
Do your research: CheapOair offers customers every type of discount in the travel business, saving money on airline tickets, car rental, hotels and other travel-related products year-around. As the only flights-focused online travel agency, CheapOair frequently also has the best airline deals. And for some special deals, do not hesitate to take advantage of CheapOair's award-winning, wholly owned seven contact centers in New York, Las Vegas, Canada, UK and India, where trained agents can help you find the best fares.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help: As a hybrid (online/traditional) travel agency, CheapOair places great value on delivering consistently excellent customer support to all our customers, no matter which channel they book through. CheapOair encourages our customers to call us directly and in fact, our Contact Center was just named finalist in Contact Center of the Year category by the 7th annual International Service Excellence Awards, organized by the Customer Service Institute of America and International Council of Customer Service Organizations.
Stay in the loop: Sign up for the CheapOair newsletter, download the CheapOair mobile app and follow CheapOair on Facebook and Twitter, as the company uses these platforms to notify customers of new discounts and offers, and when airlines are offering flash sales
Safe Travels! And Happy Holidays!
Tom Spagnola, SVP Supplier Relations, CheapOair
November 6, 2022
