I'm a travel writer and these are the best Black Friday holiday deals
With lots of lovely cut-price travel deals already starting to drop in time for Black Friday, it could be quite time-consuming to find the best discounts online.
Savvy shoppers can find all the best deals on winter break or summer holidays, cruises and hotel stays when they have access to all the information at their fingertips. Whether you are looking for a cheap flight to Europe or your next big adventure, knowing which companies are offering the best deals will help you save even more this Black Friday.
We've rounded up all of the most popular British travel companies and airlines to see what they are offering potential passengers this weekend. From today until Cyber Monday on November, 27, deals could be changing daily so we'll keep you updated as soon as we know.
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From one-way flights to trips of a lifetime, we've got you covered.
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Tui
Tui is offering deals across package holidays to most of our favourite holiday hotspots, as well as discounts on Marella Cruises and Tui River Cruises.
Sunseekers can save up to £100 on bookings over £1000 or £250 on bookings totalling more than £2500 using code “BLKFRI." The discount applies to 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
Budget airline easyJet launched their Black Friday sale with up to £200 flash sale on package holidays using the code “BLACKFRIDAY." Savvy sunseekers can save £100 on bookings of £800 or more or the full £200 discount when they spend over £2000 on their next getaway.
Deal prices can be found at many of our favourite destinations including Spain, Portugal, Turkey and Greece and prices start from as little as £163 per person.
EasyJet is also offering flights for less than £20 as part of its flight-only Black Friday promotions. Offers end on November, 27.
British Airways is offering up to £300 off dream destinations (Getty)British Airways
Flag carrier British Airways is set to release its Black Friday deals very shortly and they will be eagerly anticipated by frequent flyers.
This year, travellers could save as much as £300 on their next big adventure, while urban explorers can enjoy three nights for the price of two on a range of European city breaks. Deals run on selected dates in 2023 and 2024 and bookings must be completed by November, 27 in order to receive the advertised discount.
Ryanair
Ryanair has so far only announced what they are calling their "Cyber Monday City Deals" with plenty of flights to European cities available for less than £20 one way.
Jet2
Holiday company Jet2 is offering a range of discounts as part of their Black Friday promotion. These include per-person discounts of up to £65 off winter holidays, £35 off summer holidays, and extra discounts of between £60 and £120 for customers who sign up for a free Myjet2 account.
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Discounts are available for Indulgent Escapes, Jet2 City Breaks, Vibe and Jet2 Villa holidays, with winter holidays starting from as little as £195 per person.
Passengers can also snap up 10% off flights during the Black Friday sale event.
On The Beach
Famous for its already low-priced offerings, On The Beach is pulling big deals out of the hat in its Black Friday Mega Deals.
The holiday company is dropping new deals daily, with seven-night sunshine holidays expected to start for under £300 per person. They are also offering deposits for as little as £30 per person and flexible payments for all.
Family-friendly holidays for less with Love Holidays (Love Holidays)Love Holidays
Online travel agent, Love Holidays, has already launched what it claims to be its "biggest-ever Black Friday promotion" with discounts to be found on hundreds of hotel stays.
From now until midnight on Thursday, November 30, travellers can secure up to 30% off selected hotels, bagging bargain breaks on everything from short-haul holidays to long-haul escapes. Travellers will also have the flexibility to secure their dream holiday with deposits starting from just £25 per person.
First Choice
First Choice is enticing sunseekers to book their next holiday during their Black Friday-inspired "Pink Friday" sale event.
Bookings made between Monday, November 20 and Monday, November 27 can save £100 on bookings of £1,000 or more and £250 on bookings of £2500 or more. The discount will be automatically added to any bookings made online, meaning that travellers pay less for more with the First Choice Pink Friday deals.
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook is offering up to 30% off selected holidays for bookings made by Cyber Monday on November, 27.
There are deals to be found on last-minute getaways, summer holidays for 2024, city breaks and long-haul adventures to exotic destinations like Mexico, The Dominican Republic, Florida and more.
P&O Ferries
If you fancy sailing away to somewhere new, P&O Ferries is offering 20% off trips from the UK to Ireland and mainland Europe.
Black Friday deals include 20% off Dover to Calais crossings, 20% off Hull to Rotterdam and 20% off Larne to Cairnryan. Thrill seekers should also check out the new Themed Mini Cruises that sail to both Amsterdam and Rotterdam and include a 90s weekend, a Rat Pack tribute and an Elvis cruise.
Take That switch on National Express and Amazon money saving collaboration (Amazon)National Express
Coach company National Express, has teamed up with Amazon this Black Friday to offer up to 75% off ticket prices for Prime members who check out using Amazon Pay.
The travel deal will see more than 11,000 National Express coach tickets discounted, with some journeys available for as little as £3.90 per person. Iconic British pop band Take That are helping to promote this incredible deal as travellers reunite ahead of the holiday season.
Booking.com
This year, Booking.com is offering at least 30% off selected hotel stays, meaning you can save money on your next trip away.
From Paris to Dubai, different deals will be popping up from now until November 29, with most being valid for stays before the end of 2024. Adventurers must book before November 29 to take advantage of the discount. The booking website is also offering up to 25% off a range of activities including river cruises and guided museum tours, as long as they’re taken within three months of booking.
Expedia
Expedia is offering money off members deals in its "biggest travel event of the year". With 30% or more to be saved on selected hotels all around the world, members could make significant savings if they book before November, 29.
Treat yourself to something a little more upscale with some of the pricier hotels seeing the biggest discounts in this promotion that slashes prices on stays between now and the end of 2024.
Sign up to become an Expedia member for free to get access to all of the best deals, all year round.
Lastminute.com
Offering lots of already discounted prices, Lastminute.com has great deals available at any time of year. For Black Friday, the site is saving travellers £150 on a £1500 spend or £250 or a £2500 spend.
There will also be flash sales on accommodation and flights, with reduced stays in upscale hotels throughout Europe and beyond.
Save money on the Maldives with Secret Escapes (Secret Escapes)Secret Escapes
Members travel club, Secret Escapes is offering a limited number of Black Friday deals that are available for a limited time of 72 hours only.
These deals include up to 46% off a five-star resort in Crete, 47% off an all-inclusive in the Maldives and 49% of a five-star heaven in Corfu.
How to avoid being scammed on Black Friday
All this talk of brilliant Black Friday deals makes it easy to get all over-excited. Stay safe and be wary of deals that look too good to be true in the travel sales.
The most common types of booking fraud are:
- Holiday Accommodation: Holidaymakers are conned by scammers setting up fake websites, hacking into legitimate accounts and posting fake adverts on websites and social media.
- Airline tickets: Customers believe they are booking a flight but are sent fake tickets or pays for a ticket that never turns up.
Before you hand over your hard-earned money on Black Friday, make sure you consider the following:
Is the website legitimate?
Before you part with a single penny, do your research to ensure that the website is safe and legitimate. Many scammers make their fraudulent websites look so similar to big-name brands that you wouldn't even notice at first glance.
Ensure that the spelling is correct and that the domain names haven't been changed - such as going from co.uk to .org or other tell-tale giveaways. You should also check that there is an address and a working phone number as a lack of contact details could indicate a scam.
Read the reviews
Some companies pay people to write online reviews for them so never assume that lots of great feedback means any website is a safe bet. By asking Google to bring up reviews from across the internet you will be able to see more measured opinions and read about other people's experiences.
Look out for the ABTA or ATOL logo
Check to see that the company is ABTA or ATOL-protected before you book to ensure that you will be protected financially should anything happen.
According to the Money Saving Expert website "with ATOL, you can check it's legitimate by finding the reference number on it - this is usually four to five digits long and it may include a 'T' at the start - and then inserting this or the name of the travel company into the free ATOL database. Make sure you get an ATOL certificate when you book a protected trip.
"The process is the same for ABTA as it is for ATOL, so you just need to input the five-digit reference number or the company's name into the ABTA database."
Protect how you pay
The safest way to pay for a holiday is by using a debit or credit card as they offer their own forms of protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Any company that asks for a payment to be made directly into a bank account or by a wire transfer could very likely be a scam.
What to do if you do get scammed
If you've been liaising with a company or individual and you think you may have been scammed, stop communications immediately.
You should then:
- Call your bank and stop any payments that are scheduled to be made or cancel any direct debits or standing orders
- Report the scam to the police through the Action Fraud phone line on 0300 123 2040, or report it anonymously on the Action Fraud website.
- You could also contact Citizens Advice Scams Action via the Citizens Advice website, or call its Scams Action helpline on 0808 250 5050.
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