Emily I’ll admit it – I used to roll my eyes when people told me to “shop flights” during Black Friday. I’m not one for chasing flashy sales or tech gadgets. I’d rather spend my money on experiences – visiting family, seeing new places, or enjoying time away.
But last year, everything changed. I came across travel deals so good they didn’t even seem real – and by the time December rolled around, all my 2025 trips were already planned. This year, I’m doing it again. Not for electronics or clothes, but to lock in my trips for 2026 – and I’m using RatePunk to make it happen.
Airlines drop prices big time
A year ago, I was fed up. Airfare had gone through the roof, and every “deal” I saw online either disappeared before I could click or turned out to be no deal at all. I’d spend hours opening tabs and comparing prices – only to end the night frustrated and empty-handed.
That’s when a friend told me about RatePunk – an app that constantly scans flight prices and alerts you when they actually drop. It sounded too good to be true, but I figured, why not? I had nothing to lose.
Planning ahead saves stress later!
I signed up for RatePunk right before Black Friday, set alerts for a few dream trips, and waited. Within days, the emails started landing in my inbox – and they weren’t clickbait. They were real, bookable deals that I could act on immediately.
- Chicago → Rome for $536 (normally $960+)
- Chicago → Paris for $557 (usually over $1,000)
- And Chicago → Zacatecas, Mexico for $272 (a route that’s normally around $2,000!)
By December, I’d booked all three trips for the following year – saving more than $2,000 in total. It was the easiest travel planning I’d ever done, all because I let RatePunk do the hard work for me.
Searching manually means nothing but chaos
If you’ve ever tried chasing Black Friday flight deals by yourself, you know how stressful it can be. Airline sites crash from traffic, “50% off” banners don’t apply to the flights you actually want, and prices seem to jump the moment you click through.
I used to end those nights with 20 tabs open and nothing booked. Now, I let RatePunk’s personalized alerts handle it – no more frustration, no more guessing.
Why RatePunk is my secret weapon
Here’s why I’ll never search manually again:
- Custom alerts: I tell RatePunk the routes, airports, and price ranges I’m interested in. When a deal hits, I’m the first to know.
- Smart dashboard: I can search directly inside my RatePunk dashboard, see all active deals from my nearby airports, and even filter by flight class or destination type.
- Always-on scanning: It doesn’t stop after Black Friday. RatePunk keeps scanning 24/7 – catching price drops during Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday, or even a quiet Wednesday in February.
- Even if I don’t find the perfect fare right on Black Friday, I know RatePunk will keep looking until I do. That Paris deal I mentioned? RatePunk found it – saving me over $1,000.
More incredible deals RatePunk found
After I booked my flights from Chicago, I kept checking RatePunk out of curiosity – and the deals other travelers were finding were just as unbelievable.
Black Friday deals from last year:
- New York → Orlando for $84 roundtrip
- Los Angeles → Honolulu for $189 roundtrip
- Dallas → London for $399 roundtrip
- Miami → San Juan for $99 roundtrip
- Seattle → Las Vegas for $72 roundtrip
- Boston → Dublin for $319 roundtrip
- Denver → Cancun for $289 roundtrip
New deals showing up right now:
- Atlanta → Los Angeles for $94 roundtrip
- Chicago → Phoenix for $118 roundtrip
- Washington, D.C. → Paris for $419 roundtrip
Once RatePunk starts scanning in the background, it’s incredible how many deals you uncover – no matter where you are in the world.
Black Friday: the best week of the year for smart travelers
If you love to travel but hate overpaying, Black Friday is the best week of the year to take action – especially with RatePunk in your corner.
It’s not about luck or gimmicks; it’s about making travel planning stress-free and affordable. For me, it’s become a yearly ritual: coffee in hand, my travel wish list open, and RatePunk quietly running in the background.
By the end of the weekend, my flights are booked – and my wallet’s still in good shape.
Want to try it yourself?
Sign up for RatePunk before this Black Friday and let the algorithm do the hunting for you. You just pick the destination, and when the price drops, you’ll be first to know.
And remember: even if Black Friday doesn’t bring the deal you want, RatePunk has your back year-round – finding hidden fares, sending personalized alerts, and turning your next dream trip into reality.
