After the November shopping frenzy, which included Israel’s Shopping IL and Black Friday, December has arrived with Travel Tuesday. This global travel discount day takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving – this year, the upcoming Tuesday – and is celebrated as one of the best opportunities to secure incredible travel deals worldwide.
What is travel Tuesday?
Travel Tuesday emerged in 2017 as a way to boost travel bookings during the post-November lull. On this day, airlines, resorts and other travel industry players offer exclusive discounts, making it an ideal time to plan future vacations.
Although it’s not widely recognized by Israeli travel companies, Travel Tuesday deals start as early as Monday night. The best discounts are typically unveiled Tuesday morning, U.S. time, but some attractive offers are already known.
Deals to watch For - A snapshot of the top promotions available this Travel Tuesday:
Kishrey Teufa: (Israeli travel company): Discounts on flights, vacation packages and organized tours, with coupon code NOV24. Offers include:
$25 off per person on vacation packages or organized tours.
$15 off per person on flights.
$10 off per person for online flight bookings.
Booking.com: Extending its Black Friday deals through December 4, with:
Up to 35% off hotel and vacation rental bookings (up to 50% off in the U.S.).
Up to 25% off car rentals.
Up to 20% off attractions and tours.
Expedia and Hotels.com: Discounts of 30% or more on select hotels for bookings made through their apps. Additional discounts apply when bundling hotels with flights. Offers are valid through December 4.
Hyatt: Up to 25% off at more than 800 Hyatt hotels worldwide for travel between November 21, 2024, and April 20, 2025. Deals are available until December 9.
JetBlue Vacations: Discounts of up to $750 on vacation packages for travel between December 4, 2024, and October 25, 2025.
Singapore Airlines: Up to 20% off flights from U.S. cities to select destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific for travel between January 15 and October 30, 2025.
TAP Air Portugal: Round-trip flights from major U.S. airports to Lisbon, Madrid, Dublin and other European destinations starting at $379 for travel through May 2025.
Looking to score the perfect bargain? Here are some insider tips:
Use price trackers:
Google Flights offers an intuitive flight search and lets you set price alerts for real-time notifications when fares drop.
Skyscanner is a top tool for searching flights, hotels and car rentals. It also has a feature to find the cheapest destinations and sends alerts for price reductions.
Hopper uses AI to predict the best times to book flights and hotels, sending alerts for price drops to help you save significantly.
Check airline and hotel websites: Many airlines and hotels publish their Travel Tuesday promotions directly on their websites or apps.
Tips from the pros
Yaniv Lanis, founder of the travel website Secret Flights, shared his advice for making the most of Travel Tuesday:
Check airline availability: Ensure the airline operates from Israel or has announced plans to return. Avoid booking with carriers that may not resume operations soon.
Watch for “fake” deals: Use flexible flight search tools to compare prices and verify that you’re getting a genuine discount, not just marketing hype.
Act fast: Promotions often have a limited number of discounted seats. Early booking increases your chances of snagging the best prices.
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Whether you’re planning a winter getaway or a future adventure, Travel Tuesday offers a fantastic chance to lock in great travel deals. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the world at a fraction of the cost!