Travel experts have issued warnings to Brits and advised them to avoid stealing the sky on three specific dates in July, due to exorbitant prices, overcrowded airports, and “limited choices”. Travel giant Expedia has identified these dates as the most expensive for travel.
Jamie Fraser, a travel guru at Wildpack American Summer Camp, noted that despite the fact that two-thirds of Britons (66%) are fighting the costs of foreign travel, airlines have been tightened on this holiday rush and “tend to raise prices” during these peaks. Additionally, according to Jamie, there was a surge in 4.2% (or £50 per person) on July 22, 23, or the most expensive day for 29 people to fly, or the period when demand “takes off.” Jamie explained: “July marks the start of school summer holidays, when demand for flights takes off. Parents with school-age children are mostly limited to this short window, making travel one of the busiest times.
He added: “This not only hits your wallet, it can make the travel experience even more stressful. With so many people flying at once, the terminal is at its maximum capacity, and it is likely that you will face long queues at each stage of the airport, causing more delays.
“In school summer holidays, you may face limited choices when it comes to flight times, baggage options, and where to sit. It's much more difficult to find convenient flight times, especially if you book late.”
Jamie also shared four tips in July that will help you save cash during flights. The first one is to set up flight alerts using sites like Skyscanner and Google Flights. These sites will send you a notification when prices go down.
Second, he suggested flying on Saturday, emphasizing that Friday and Sunday are often the most expensive days to fly, and Tuesday is usually the cheapest.
If you are planning a weekend trip, flying on Saturday and coming home on Monday means missing out on one job. However, compared to the Friday-Sunday journey, you will probably pay “a lot less”!
Jamie also said it's worth checking out other school holidays, saying, “Even if you're tied to school holidays it's still worth watching when schools have holidays in other parts of the country.
“For example, schools in London could break up at different times than schools in the Midlands and North. This could mean cheaper flights from London Airport if their term hasn't finished yet.”
Finally, he recommended comparing prices for small airports, explaining that larger hubs such as Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester often have the most significant price increases at peak times.
