Victoria I’ll admit it – I used to roll my eyes when people told me to “shop flights” during Black Friday. I like to travel and spend my money on experiences, not gadgets. Flight sales just didn’t sound real to me.
But last year, everything changed. I stumbled into travel deals so good they felt impossible – and suddenly, all my 2025 trips were planned before December even began. This year, I’m doing it again. Not for clothes or electronics, 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. Flight prices had exploded, and every “deal” I saw either vanished before I could grab it or turned out to be no deal at all. I’d waste hours jumping between tabs, chasing discounts that didn’t exist.
That’s when a friend mentioned RatePunk – an app that scans flight prices constantly and alerts you when they actually drop. It sounded too good to be true, but I figured I had nothing to lose.
Planning ahead saves stress later!
I signed up right before Black Friday, set alerts for my dream destinations, and waited. Within days, the emails started landing in my inbox – and they weren’t clickbait. They were real, bookable deals.
- From Chicago → Rome for $536 (normally $960+)
- To 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 and saved over $2,000 in total. It was the easiest travel planning I’d ever done – all because I let RatePunk do the hunting for me.
Searching manually means nothing but chaos
If you’ve ever tried chasing Black Friday fares alone, you know the pain. Airline sites crash under traffic, “50% off” banners rarely apply to the routes you actually want, and prices jump the second you click through.
I used to end those nights frustrated, with 20 tabs open and nothing booked. Now, I let RatePunk’s personalized alerts do the heavy lifting.
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 after. 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 airports, and even filter by cabin class or destination type.
- Always-on scanning: It doesn’t just stop after Black Friday. RatePunk keeps scanning 24/7 – catching drops during Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday, or even a random Wednesday in March.
Even if I don’t find the perfect fare on Black Friday, RatePunk keeps working until I do. That Paris deal I mentioned? RatePunk found it, saving me over $1000!
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 → London for $262 roundtrip
- Los Angeles → Tokyo for $204
- Miami → Lisbon for $264
- Paris → Reykjavik for $82 roundtrip
- Berlin → Dubai for $98
- Sydney → Bangkok for $163
- Melbourne → Bangkok for $90
New deals showing up right now:
- Toronto → Mexico City for $133
- London → Lisbon for $78 roundtrip
- Brisbane → Milan for $328
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 to act – especially with RatePunk in your corner. It’s not just about one lucky score; it’s about turning travel planning into a stress-free, affordable habit.
For me, it’s now tradition: coffee in hand, bucket list open, and RatePunk running in the background. By the end of the weekend, my flights are booked – and my wallet’s still intact.
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.
