I'm Aly! A former Tourism Officer sharing unique travel itineraries, destination guides and all kinds of packing tips my blog and YouTube channel.
The cheapest day of the year to book flights
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This Friday (August 23) is historically known as the cheapest day of the year to book flights*. Why? Peak summer travel season is winding down and many people are shifting their focus towards getting ready for back to school. And winter holiday travel season isn’t top of mind yet. To maintain a consistent flow of passengers, August 23rd has historically seen the biggest drop in prices by airlines around the world. Here’s how to prepare: ► Sign up for FareDrop to get cheap flight alerts (there’s a free version and pro version). Even if you don’t book on Aug 23 or aren’t quite ready to book yet, past data has shown fares are pretty low in the following days or even weeks. ► Browse flightconnections.com which allows you to search which cities/airports are served by which airlines for direct flights (in case you find an awesome deal from FareDrop at a nearby airport) ► Create a free account on Plannin to find discounts on your hotel (once you’ve booked your flight) (they’re also running a contest for a chance to win a $500 hotel credit right now, too!) ►Browse my free travel toolkit to make sure you have everything you need for your trip! *Data is pulled from CheapOair ► Need some inspiration where to go? Here are some of my favorite places: USA: Mexico: Bucerias Mazatlan Merida Valladolid Cancun Europe: Paris Canada: Victoria Halifax NEWEST VIDEO: Packing Cubes are NOT What You Think They’re For If you're packing for a trip soon, check out my Amazon storefront (US site or CA site) where I share all my favorite products like carry-on luggage, toiletry bags and more. That’s all for now, Aly Some of my emails contains affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase I may make a small commission. I only share information about things I know, love and trust! |
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I'm Aly! A former Tourism Officer sharing unique travel itineraries, destination guides and all kinds of packing tips my blog and YouTube channel.
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