Emily What is Travel Tuesday?
If you’ve ever tried to book flights during Black Friday, you know the feeling – pages freezing, “only 2 seats left” banners flashing, and deals that vanish before you can even click book.
That was me last year. I spent hours searching for a good fare to visit my daughter in New York… and still came up empty. Every “discount” was more expensive than what I’d seen earlier in the year.But then, a few days later, something unexpected happened.
On Travel Tuesday, the Tuesday right after Cyber Monday, I got a deal alert that changed how I book flights forever.
The Hidden Gem After Black Friday
While most people are still bragging about their Black Friday finds, airlines quietly drop another wave of price cuts on Tuesday. They don’t advertise them loudly – because the fewer people who notice, the longer they can keep selling seats at full price.
Last year, I almost missed it. But on Tuesday morning, RatePunk sent me an alert that flights from Dallas → Lisbon had dropped to $379 roundtrip – less than half of what I’d seen days before.I booked it immediately.
Without that alert, I never would’ve known the deal even existed. And because of it, I spent a week exploring Lisbon, visiting Sintra, and finally seeing Porto – all for less than the price of a domestic flight.
Why Travel Tuesday Works
Here’s what most travelers don’t realize:
Black Friday is when airlines test the waters. Then on Tuesday, they quietly release even deeper discounts to fill remaining seats before the holiday rush.
Those price drops are sneaky – sometimes lasting only a few hours – which means if you’re not tracking constantly, you’ll miss them.
That’s why I use RatePunk now. It’s a simple app that monitors flights across dozens of sites 24/7 and instantly alerts you when a fare drops from your chosen airport. No refreshing, no guessing, no wasting hours chasing deals that don’t exist.
How RatePunk Saved My Travel Plans
Once I installed RatePunk, I realized I’d been doing travel all wrong. Here’s what makes it different:
- Always-on scanning: RatePunk searches while you sleep – across hundreds of airlines and booking platforms.
- Personalized alerts: You choose your airports, routes, and budget. When prices fall, you’re the first to know.
- Smart dashboard: You can log in anytime and see a live feed of active deals from your nearest airports.
Since that first Lisbon trip, I’ve booked flights to Honolulu, Rome, and Boston, all thanks to RatePunk’s alerts – each one saving me hundreds.
Best Travel Tuesday Finds
To give you an idea of how good these deals get, here are some of the real fares RatePunk users (including me) caught last Travel Tuesday:
- New York → Paris – $479 roundtrip (normally $680)
- Los Angeles → Tokyo – $389 roundtrip (normally $950)
- Miami → Rome – $319 roundtrip (normally $800)
- Dallas → Honolulu – $289 roundtrip (normally $540)
- Chicago → Cancun – $229 roundtrip (normally $380)
These fares didn’t last long – most were gone within hours.
But RatePunk users got notified the moment they dropped, and that’s all it took to lock them in.
Why Airlines Hope You Forget About It
The truth? Airlines don’t want everyone knowing about Travel Tuesday. The fewer travelers tracking prices, the more they profit.
But once you’re using RatePunk, you’re not at their mercy anymore. You’ll know exactly when fares drop – not when they tell you.
Final Thoughts
Black Friday might get all the attention, but Travel Tuesday is where the real savings are. It’s calmer, smarter, and often even cheaper.
For me, the combination is unbeatable:
1. Personalized alerts
2. Real-time tracking
3. No wasted hours or missed opportunities
If you want to travel more next year – without overspending – make this the year you finally catch the Travel Tuesday wave.
Set up RatePunk today, and be ready when this year’s hidden flight deals drop – because once they’re gone, they’re gone.
