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As the biggest sales event of the year comes to an end, shoppers will have been busy snapping up great deals on everything from air fryers and vacuums to tech deals and holidays.
Travellers who didn't manage to bag a bargain, however, could be in for a treat with Travel Tuesday less than 24 hours away. The last call for holidaymakers, Tuesday, November 28, is dedicated to travel companies looking to entice travellers to book before Christmas, making the most of discounts on flights, hotels, and holiday deals.
With many retailers getting ready to finish up their discount deals by midnight tonight, for sunseekers in the UK the deal drops just keep on coming.
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You could be jetting off for less (Getty)What is Travel Tuesday?
While Thanksgiving is an American holiday, shoppers in the UK have eagerly embraced the frenzied shopping event that follows the day after. Black Friday migrated across the Atlantic a fair few years ago and it has gone from strength to strength, offering consumers thousands of brilliant bargains during a four-day mega sale that traditionally ends on Cyber Monday.
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Travel Tuesday is a relatively new phenomenon that promises to offer further discounts on flights, hotel stays and holidays the day after Cyber Monday.
What deals can we expect to see on Travel Tuesday?
Many travel operators have yet to confirm what, if any, deals they will be offering to mark the occasion.
So far, we know that Rynair will be offering extra deals for Tuesday, with 10 percent off on flights between Ireland and the UK.
Some other companies will keep their Black Friday deals running for a few days more. These include:
- Jet2 - the holiday company is offering a range of discounts as part of its 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. Deals are available until December, 4.
- On The Beach - the budget holiday provider will be dropping new deals daily.
- P&O Ferries - passengers can save between 20 and 25% on selected crossings until Travel Tuesday.
- Love Holidays - Online travel agent, Love Holidays, is continuing with what it claims is its "biggest-ever Black Friday promotion" by offering up to 30% off selected hotels until November, 30.
- National Express - the coach company 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 offer will run until 4pm on December 4, 2023.
- Booking.com - already a purveyor of cheap accommodation, Booking.com is offering at least 30% off selected hotel stays until November 29.
- Expedia - members travel site Expedia is offering deals with 30% or more to be saved on selected hotels all around the world for bookings made before November, 29.
- Lastminute.com - the last call for money off deals, Lastminute.com is offering voucher codes to save travellers as much as £250 on their next holiday. Deals will run until December 2, 2023.
How to find the best deals on Travel Tuesday
While Travel Tuesday is a fairly recent addition to our favourite seasonal sales event, the shopping day is growing in popularity with more and more retailers getting involved.
To ensure that you don't fall prey to deals that are anything less than brilliant, follow our top tips to win big on Travel Tuesday.
Research prices in advance.
Whether you’re looking to book a hotel room, flight, or tour, make sure you do research in advance to find out what the original advertised price is. Then, when you spot a deal, you’ll know how much of a deal it really is.
Pay close attention to the deals that drop today (Cyber Monday) as they could give you an indication of how far, if at all, prices from your favourite provider are likely to fall tomorrow.
Activate price alerts
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Use a website like Skyscanner to send you deals directly to your inbox both before and on Travel Tuesday.
Have a budget in mind
It can be so easy to overspend when you see an amazing deal. Start with a budget you’re happy to stick to and make sure you don’t go over it. While the flight might seem cheap, if it's over your budget then it's not a deal.
Be flexible with your dates and destinations.
If you’re able to be flexible with the dates that you travel or the places you want to go, it’ll be much easier for you to find the best deals. Look at flights within a few days of your chosen date to find the cheapest seats and if you're open to alternative destinations, you could save even more.
Sign up for deals
If you know you have certain airlines or hotels you prefer, sign up for their newsletters in advance to make sure you receive their deals as soon as they drop. This means you’ll be able to make a quick decision about if the options are right for you, or if you need to shop around other companies
Read the T&Cs
While you need to move fast to secure the best deal, make sure you’re not just blinded by the number on the website. Sometimes travel providers will impose specific rules onto heavily discounted products, so make sure you read the contract to understand their cancellation policy, what’s included in the fare and if any form of insurance is included or required.