Parents looking to book a last-minute half-term holiday can save up to 24 per cent
As the UK half-term break approaches, parents nationwide are scrambling to secure last-minute holiday deals that will not empty their wallets. While it may seem like time is against you, ticket gurus at AttractionTickets.com say there is still a golden opportunity to nab affordable flights for those ideal family holidays.
The experts suggest that the prime day to book your last-minute half-term getaway for maximum savings is Sunday, February 16. Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets.com, said: “Contrary to what many travellers believe, industry data suggests that booking flights within a window of 8 to 23 days before departure can offer some of the most competitive prices for international travel, especially when it comes to places like Florida. We also know through historical external data that travellers can sometimes save up to 24 per cent on flights if they book them on a Sunday, particularly within this 8 to 23-day window.
“Given this timeline, February 16 falls perfectly within that range, making it the optimal date to secure those last-minute more affordable family holiday bookings ahead of this half-term.”
For those already planning for Easter, the ticketing experts have analysed the data to identify the best times to book a last-minute Easter holiday flight. Brendon has shared a crucial piece of advice for those looking to snag a deal on their Easter getaways.
He said: “Following the same 8-23-days prior to travel formula, and honing in on the Sunday bookings, we can already identify that the best dates to book a last-minute Easter holiday are March 16 and 23, considering that most school Easter holidays start around April 7,” reports Bristol Live.
“In my experience, prices for Easter tend to rise sharply in the two weeks before, so you can avoid this by making sure you book ahead of March 25. Remember, it’s a risk to book things last-minute, so opt for using ticketing sites with fixed pricing models like ours and always do your research to get the best deals.”