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How to prepare for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel bargains

For 2023, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday are no longer just stand-alone days of sales; instead they have become more like a month-long frenzy of deals ... if you know where to look.

Whether you have your eye on a sweet rate for a high-end hotel suite, want to save cash on transatlantic airfare, bag a great deal on Brightline tickets or simply snag a good price on a pair of designer sunglasses or luggage, there's something for everyone.

But with so many deals flying around, finding the right one for you can be overwhelming. Here's how to navigate your way through this year's Black Friday deals and maximize your savings.

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When is Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday?

As the sales period has evolved, knowing when to grab a bargain can be confusing.

Generally speaking, there are three main days of sales in 2023:

• Black Friday (Nov. 24)
• Cyber Monday (Nov. 27)
• Travel Tuesday (Nov. 28)

Traditionally, Black Friday is best for getting deals in-store; however, each year, we've seen more and more online deals and sales. A worthwhile tip is to check both in-store and online pricing if you can before buying anything.

Cyber Monday occurs on the Monday after Black Friday and is when most companies release deals online. However, it's not uncommon for companies to launch deals even earlier. A good example is Amazon, which will launch its Black Friday sales early on Nov. 17, or Walmart, which began its Black Friday sales on Nov. 9.

Meanwhile, Travel Tuesday is the day after Cyber Monday and is when we see airlines, hotels, cruise operators and other travel companies release flash sales and other deals they haven't already shared.

Here's a run-through of other key Black Friday sale dates to put on your calendar:

Best travel essentials deals

• Amazon : Black Friday sales will run Nov. 17-27.
• Best Buy: Early deals are already live, but Best Buy's official Black Friday sales will run Nov. 17-25, and Cyber Monday sales will be Nov. 25-27.
• Target: Early Black Friday sales are already live and run to Thanksgiving Weekend with new deals in-store every Sunday of November, which you can preview here . They'll also have a Holiday Price Match service if they offer a better deal on an item between now and Dec. 24, so keep those receipts.
• Walmart: The first wave of Walmart sales began on Nov. 8, with in-store deals on Nov. 10. There'll be a second online wave on Nov. 22 and more in-store on Nov. 24. Now might be a good time to sign up for Walmart+ .
• Costco: Early Black Friday deals will run Nov. 13-27, and you can preview them here . Official online Black Friday weekend deals run Nov. 24-27; you can preview them here .

Best hotel deals

• Virgin Hotels: Up to 30% off bookings made between Nov. 13 and Dec. 31. ( Virgin Hotels Las Vegas , anybody?)
• Rosewood Hotels & Resorts: 30% off best available rate for bookings between Nov. 24-28. Stays of at least five nights can save up to 50%. If you've ever had a hankering for Rosewood London or even Rosewood Baha Mar , now's the time.
• World of Hyatt: Save 20% on bookings at more than 900 World of Hyatt Hotels between now and Dec. 5 by using promo code: STAYNOW.
• The Standard Hotels: Up to 35% off stays booked between Nov. 24-28.
• Sandals Resorts & Beaches Resorts: Up to a $750 air credit and up to a $250 resort credit on vacations of seven or more nights at select properties with promo code: GOB2023 on bookings made between Nov. 13 and Dec 21.
• Freehand and Generator Hotels: Second night free on bookings made between Nov. 21-27 with promo code: BLACKFRIYAY.
• Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants: Up to 20% off three or more nights when booked by Dec. 31.
• Expedia and Booking.com: Up to 30% off stays booked between Nov. 16-29.

Best cruise deals

• Celebrity Cruises : Up to 75% off second guest booking and up to $300 onboard credit. Now through Dec. 5 on sailings until April 30, 2026.
• Holland America Line : Up to 30% off cruise-only fares on various itineraries booked between Nov. 17 and Dec. 1.
• Hurtigruten: Save up to 50% on cruises to Antarctica, Galapagos Islands, Greenland and more, bookings made by Nov. 30.
• Royal Caribbean: Currently running a Black Friday preview sale offering 30% off all cruises and kids sail free. Offer valid on bookings through to Dec. 4.

Best lounge access

• Priority Pass Black Friday deal : Up to 30% off Priority Pass membership from now until Dec. 3.

What travel deals have we seen on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday?

Not every Black Friday travel deal will be one to drop everything for and book, but there are always noteworthy exceptions.

For example, a few years ago, on Cyber Monday, Expedia offered 90% off of hotels booked through their mobile app.

In previous years JetBlue has offered promo codes for $100 off of flights and up to $400 off of JetBlue Vacations packages. Spirit Airlines has offered one-way flights starting at $20.21. Frontier Airlines has also discounted flights by 99%. Alaska Airlines also ran a $29 fare sale last year.

Many international airlines also offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. For instance, Air Canada last year offered up to 30% discount on fares. Likewise, Qatar Airways has participated, offering a 10% discount on newly booked flights. British Airways also often has significant discounts for its travel packages.

Last year we saw savings of up to 40% with Omni Hotels and Resorts, MSC Cruises and Holland America.

While theme parks like Disney don't always participate in Black Friday-specific sales, others do. For example, in 2020, we saw Legoland offer up to 50% off passes, and Universal Orlando also ran a buy-two-get-two-days free deal.

On the hotel front, Fairmont has sold eGift cards at a 20% discount. And those looking to purchase an annual Clear membership have also had chances to save $40 during past Black Friday sales.

How to find Black Friday travel deals and maximize your savings

Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals have already started popping up, though the intensity and frequency of the deals will only increase as Thanksgiving approaches.

The best outcome for shopping Black Friday travel deals is when you are able to double or even triple dip your savings. In addition to finding the deal itself, you might also be able to earn extra cash back or bonus points. This applies to merchandise purchases as well.

Here are some top tips for staying ahead of the curve so you can pounce on the best deals as they're released and also make some additional savings.

Follow the right social media accounts and email newsletters

Subscribe to email lists for every airline, hotel brand, car rental company, rail operator and more that you're interested in. As a rule of thumb, if the brand also has a loyalty program, you should sign up for that, too. Special deals are often released to members that aren't accessible to the general public.

For example, if you're interested in deals from Royal Caribbean , JetBlue Airways and Hyatt , be sure you're on their respective email lists.

You should also follow the travel brands you care about on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, as the companies often promote special savings on their accounts.

But don't just stop there. You should also make sure you're signed up for booking sites like Expedia and airfare sites like Skyscanner, which will likely flag drops in prices or special offers that they're running.

TPG will share curated lists of Black Friday deals for cruises , airlines, hotels, travel gear and more, too, so remember to follow the TPG social channels and subscribe to the free TPG daily newsletter .

Set price alerts for dream trips

One additional way to find Black Friday travel deals (at least for airfare) is to let the deals come to you. This may not work for all deals, but setting a price alert for a flight you know you want to take is a great way to get notified of price drops without having to constantly scour the web for savings.

There are some early Black Friday deals already out there, so we recommend getting these tips into action as soon as possible if you want to be able to shop the broadest selection of offers.

Check historical pricing

Just because a Black Friday or Cyber Monday travel deal pops into your email doesn't necessarily mean it is a deal.

It's not unheard of to see some hotels offer promotions that aren't actually cheaper than member rates or ongoing AAA rates. Double-check member rates and any loyalty program savings before you book.

It's wise to think through where you want to go now, then see what the regular prices are for everything from hotels to flights for the destination you are most interested in. This way, you'll be better positioned to judge just how much of a deal something truly is.

Airfare deals can be subject to seasonality and hidden fees, such as charges for checked bags. Use Google Flight's historical pricing feature to understand whether the offered deal is a good saving or whether adding things like checked bags will wipe out any savings.

Finally, sites like Amazon regularly see prices yo-yo throughout the year, and they don't always save their best deals for Black Friday or Prime Day. If you're buying from Amazon, we recommend using a site like Camelcamelcamel.com , which tracks historical shifts in pricing. You can also use the site to set alerts on specific products you want to buy,

Use online shopping portals

Many travel companies are part of an online shopping portal , and if you book through a shopping portal, you can earn something in return, such as extra points, miles or cash back.

To get the most bang for your buck, use a shopping portal aggregator like CashbackMonitor.com or Evreward.com to see which portal has the best return — since payouts can vary from day to day.

You won't find all travel companies on sites like Rakuten, but it's worth looking there, too, especially since many shopping portals will offer an increased payout during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period.

For example, let's say you are booking a trip with IHG . Often, you'll find that you can earn cash back for stays at select properties by first starting at the Rakuten shopping portal. While rates are typically around 3%, we've seen promotions climb to as much as 20% cash back.

Marriott , Hertz, Hawaiian Airlines , Qatar Airways, Expedia and British Airways are just some of the other travel companies that can be found in these booking portals.

Check your Amex Offers

Amex Offers is one of our favorite ways to save money on purchases, and you can easily save hundreds of dollars each year by applying Amex Offers to bookings.

Travel-related Amex Offers pop up regularly, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel bookings. Do remember, however, that you must use your targeted American Express credit card when paying after adding the offer to your card to take advantage of these special offers.

If you have multiple American Express credit cards, you'll want to look through all your accounts, as you might see different offers per card.

Also, keep in mind that a purchase must actually go through by the expiration date. So, if you make a hotel reservation at the Grand Hyatt Vail for next March and don't pay when you book, the statement credit won't be triggered.

Use the right credit cards

In addition to paying attention to Amex Offers and similar deals via credit card issuers, it's important to ensure you're always using the best travel credit card possible when finalizing any travel-related reservation. This is so you receive extra perks, such as automatic travel protection or bonus points, for every purchase.

Two of our favorite cards for travel purchases are the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card .

With these cards, you'll earn bonus points for each dollar spent on travel (excluding when you're using the Reserve's $300 travel credit) and receive top-notch travel protection benefits. This will come in handy in case you get sick before a trip and need to cancel, incur a delay while sitting at the airport or need to be evacuated in case of an emergency.

Use the ability to rebook to your advantage

In many situations, you can refund your airline tickets or hotel booking within 24 hours of making your reservation, so it's often best to err on the side of booking first and double-check all the details later if you don't want to miss out. This is especially true for booking sites that offer significantly discounted promotions for only a limited number of reservations.

Even if you aren't in the market for a new trip right now, you may find it possible to save on your trip if you rebook any flights or hotels you've already locked in at a lower Black Friday travel deal price.

With many hotels and airlines offering flexible cancellation policies these days, it is easy to cancel and rebook in some cases if the flight you have already booked goes on sale. Some carriers, such as Southwest Airlines , even allow you to re-price a fare without going through the process of canceling and rebooking your flights.

Don't wait too long

When you find a great deal, particularly with airfare or hotel bookings, you won't want to sleep on them when they happen, as they're often in short supply, so you'll need to be ready to act when they appear.

Know your upcoming availability and travel budget so you can quickly know if a deal works for you. If you need to text eight people and wait for them to talk to their families, check their time-off schedules and ponder the trip, you could easily miss out.

Once those deals are released, you'll need to act within minutes (in some cases) to succeed in booking them, so having a general idea of where you want to go and possible dates you can travel will help make it possible to pull the trigger immediately.

Bottom line

Although Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday deals aren't all live yet, you'll want to start planning now to get the top offers.

For now, start by opting in to the email lists for the travel companies you are most interested in and following them on social media (along with TPG). Keep your eyes peeled for any deals launched ahead of Black Friday itself.

Don't forget to use a credit card that will help you maximize your purchase, and make sure you browse online shopping portals, Amex Offers and similar sites so you can keep as much money in your pocket as possible this holiday season.

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As Black Friday 2021 comes around the corner and travel desires build to an intolerable level, the opportunity to take advantage of fantastic travel deals has, perhaps, never been bigger.

With travel companies needing to get revenue on their books fast, they’ve unveiled unbelievable deals at a breakneck pace!

Today, there are tons of opportunities to get travel deals at a massive discount. In this guide, we’ll be walking you through our best choices for top Black Friday travel deals!

Traditionally, Black Friday is known as an opportunity to buy goods like clothing and electronics at a cheap price. But you’re probably wondering when you’ll have the opportunity to travel next.

Travel prices are so incredibly low right now that scoring a deal on Black Friday can be irresistible. There are 2 main reasons why you’d want to consider Black Friday travel deals:

• Phenomenal pricing
• The most flexible travel deals in recent history

Even if you get your travel booked at a massive discount, you’ll also find that these deals have insanely flexible cancellation policies, so there’s very little risk to you!

We’ll continue updating this list as deals come and go, so you’ll definitely want to save this page!

Let’s get into our best Black Friday travel deals!

1. 5-Night All-Inclusive Vacation to Cancún or Cozumel for $499 (Airfare Included)

If you’re looking for an amazing deal to Mexico, you can book a terrific 5-night travel package for up to 44% off.

This package includes:

• Round-trip airfare to Cancún
• 5 nights at the Flamingo Cancun in a Standard Room or  El Cozumeleño in a Garden View Room
• All meals and drinks (including alcohol)
• All taxes and fees

This package can be booked for as low as $499 per person!

This deal is valid for select departure dates from now until December 15, 2021, as well as departures from January 5, 2022 to July 2, 2022 from Fort Lauderdale, Houston, and Miami.

If you travel during Easter week or any major holidays, extra surcharges will apply.

Surrounding departures are also available from $39 more from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and more.

You can change without fees, but you’ll need to do so at least 60 days before departure for Spirit Airlines flights. Also, if you choose to cancel, you will receive a credit for a future trip with the same company.

Book Today : Up to 44% off (Travelzoo Exclusive)!

2. 3-Nights in a 4-Star, All-Inclusive Retreat in Puerto Vallarta for $899

Want a quick getaway to Puerto Vallarta with a hefty discount? You can get a taste of 4-star luxury in Puerto Vallarta for 33% off of your trip!

Here’s what’s included:

• $899 from now until December 21, 2021
• $999 from January 5, 2022, to December 22, 2022
• You can add extra nights from $299 per night
• You can book upgraded Oceanfront Rooms at a discounted rate, starting at $999 for 3 nights
• All meals and drinks (including alcoholic beverages)
• VAT (value-added tax)

Note that stays from December 22, 2021, to January 4, 2022, are not available.

There are stays available all the way until late December 2022, and this package includes free cancellations up to 14 days after purchase.

Book Today : Save 33% (Travelzoo Exclusive)!

3. 6 Nights in Dubai for 2, Including Expo Tickets, for 50% Off

Visiting Dubai doesn’t have to be expensive. You can book a fantastic, 4-star tour and save a bundle of money to use while checking out the city’s best attractions!

For $1,998, you can book a 6-night tour for 2 travelers, which includes the following:

• 6 nights of accommodations in your choice of one of the following hotels: Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites, Central Millennium Place Barsha, or Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai
• Guided sightseeing, including a visit to Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
• A desert safari and BBQ dinner
• Aerial views of Dubai from the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa
• A dinner cruise along the Dubai Marina
• Round-trip airport transfers and ground transportation in air-conditioned private vehicles, as well as English-speaking guides and all necessary entrance fees, per the itinerary (optional sightseeing excluded)

And if you travel before March 31, 2022, you’ll receive free tickets to the Expo 2020 Dubai!

There are 45 departure dates to choose from all the way through March 2024. You can also get a 100% refund if you can’t go!

Book Today : Save 50% on your 6-night Dubai tour for 2!

4. Luxury Maldivian Vacation for up to 62% Off

The Maldives is a bucket list vacation spot for most travelers. The white-sand beaches, crystal-clear blue waters, and secluded nature of it makes it the perfect place for sunseekers.

For just $1,399, you can access an inclusive, private villa getaway for 2 at the South Palm Resort Maldives .

• A 5-night stay for 2 in the Sunrise Villa
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner served at Banyan Restaurant
• Welcome drinks on arrival, plus unlimited drinks for 2 hours every day (including alcoholic beverages)
• Round-trip domestic flights and speedboat transfers to the resort

Booking a beach villa will cost $1,499, while a water villa will cost $1,899 with 24/7 butler service included. You can add extra nights for as low as $279 per night.

Interestingly, you can combine multiple vouchers to book a longer stay here, too.

You can get a 100% refund if you can’t go, but any changes must be made at least 14 days before your scheduled arrival at the resort.

You can book dates from April 1, 2022, to December 19, 2023. If your stay dates include Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve in 2021 or 2022, you must also pay a holiday supplement of $80 to $150 per adult and $40 to $75 per child between the ages of 5 and 11.

Book Today : Get 62% off a Maldivian vacation!

5. An Incredible 4-Country South America Tour for 66% Off

Itching to take one of those epic pre-pandemic extended vacations again? Well, it’s possible and at your fingertips’ reach!

You can visit Brazil (3 nights), Argentina (6 nights), Peru (7 nights), and Ecuador (10 nights) for just $3,999 per person.

This tour package includes the international flights from the U.S. to Rio de Janeiro, the return flights from Guayaquil, all intra-country flights, and 26 hotel nights with daily breakfast in well-reviewed properties, plus full board during the Amazon stay. It also includes guided tours and entrance fees in the itinerary, airport transfers, ground transportation, and the train ticket from Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.

You can choose from select departure dates in April, May, August, September, and November 2022 from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York, or Washington, D.C.

Other dates through June 2023 are also discounted, from $100 extra per person. You can also depart from other cities for as low as $100 more per person.

You can cancel up to 60 days before departure for a full refund, and the prices will appear as $4,399 before a discount is applied at checkout, so just keep that in mind.

Book Today : Get 66% off of your South American tour!

6. Victoria Falls and South Africa Safari Vacation for 50% Off

If a safari trip has been high on your to-do list, one of the best Black Friday deals available is a fantastic package for $2,399 per person.

You will get 1 night in Johannesburg, 3 nights in Kruger National Park, 4 nights in Cape Town, and 3 nights in Victoria Falls exploring beautiful nature and eye-popping scenery.

The package includes:

• Round-trip airfare from the U.S. to Johannesburg and returning from Victoria Falls
• All intra-country flights
• 11 nights in well-reviewed hotels with daily breakfast
• Private transportation via motorcoach
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary

This vacation has select departure dates from January to March 2022, as well as from September to November 2022. Departure cities are Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C.

You can also book nearby dates all the way through December 2023 for as low as $100 more per person. Other departure cities are also available, starting at $100 more per person.

You can cancel without fees up to 60 days before departure.

Book Today: Reserve your luxe Africa getaway for $2,399!

Now that we’ve discussed our best overall deals, let’s look at the best deals dedicated to flights only.

1. Fly Business Class Round-Trip to Oceania for up to 77% Off

Our top flight deal at the moment is to get up to 77% off your round-trip business class tickets to Oceania!

There are lots of options, including French Polynesia, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea!

Book Today: Reserve your future Oceania business class trip for up to 77% off!

2. Fly to Miami Round-Trip From $35

Skyscanner is offering some amazing flight deals to Miami right now. Although your cheapest tickets will be from nearby cities like Atlanta and New York, the prices are very attractive across the U.S.

Book Today: Round-trip tickets to Miami from $35!

3. Fly From the U.S. to Fiji Round-Trip From $749

Fiji is one of the most exotic getaway spots in the world. If you’re considering a trip to Fiji and will fly sometime before October 31, 2022 , you can snag tickets for as low as $749 round-trip!

The best tickets are booked from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or even Honolulu (for maximum savings).

Book Today: West Coast U.S. flights to Fiji from $749 round-trip!

4. Fly Business Class Round-Trip to the Indian Subcontinent From $2,425

One of our best flight deals is to reserve a luxurious business class flight to the Indian Subcontinent for as low as $2,425 round-trip!

Countries included are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh!

Book Today: Fly comfortably to the Indian Subcontinent for less than $2,500!

5. Fly From Philadelphia to Puerto Rico Round-Trip From $65

Don’t want to travel too far? You can feel like you’re in a new oasis for $65 round-trip! These nonstop flights are from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Juan (SJU) and are available year-round.

You’ll be flying aboard Spirit for this fabulous deal!

Book Today: Get away to Puerto Rico from $65!

One of the largest components of your travel is hotel costs. Check out our best hotel deals available!

1. JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa for up to 54% Off

The JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa is a luxurious 5-star resort in the heart of Costa Rica’s lush jungles and beaches. In addition to saving 54% off of your stay, you’ll get a $300 dining credit ($100 per night) and a daily breakfast buffet for 2.

Book Today: Get up to 54% off JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa in Costa Rica!

2. Get a Third Night Free at Hilton

Hilton is offering a promotion whereby you can get the third night free at various properties, ranging from ultra-luxe Waldorf Astoria resorts to upscale DoubleTree by Hilton properties.

Book Today: Claim your third night free with Hilton!

3. Book AccorHotel Stays for up to 30% Off

At select AccorHotels brands, you can get up to 30% off if you book by January 5, 2022, for stays until April 30, 2022.

You can even enjoy an additional 10% discount by enrolling in ALL – Accor Live Limitless !

Book Today: Save up to 30% off AccorHotel stays!

4. Complimentary Free Night at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

One of the famous luxury hotel brands in the world is Rosewood Hotels & Resorts . You can save up to 33% on your hotel stay by taking advantage of a third, fourth, or fifth night free deal at select Rosewood properties around the world.

Book Today: Get a free night at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts!

5. Book a Bucket List Resort in Fiji for $3,999

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is an unparalleled eco-luxury resort in Fiji, and you can book a 6-night, all-inclusive vacation for just $3,999. You’ll save around 33% off of your stay, and it includes the following:

• Non-alcoholic drinks
• Round-trip ground transportation from Savusavu Airport (SVU)
• Daily guided boat trips, snorkeling, wellness activities, and more
• A 60-minute traditional Fijian Bobo massage for 2
• A private dinner on the Pier for 2 (per bure, per stay)
• A picnic on a private island for 2 (per bure, per stay)

And if you’re staying over New Year’s, you’ll also enjoy the resort’s holiday degustation menu and party for free.

This deal is valid for stays on most dates from December 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023. You can also get a full refund from TravelZoo, plus changes up until 30 days before check-in.

Book Today: Book 6 nights at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort for $3,999!

6. Book a Season Discovery Package at Turks & Caicos’ Amanyara

One of Aman ‘s most popular hotels is Amanyara, its legendary Turks & Caicos compound. Until March 16, 2023, you can access its Season of Discovery package that offers complimentary meals, nights, and exclusive experiences.

For example, on 3-night stays, you’ll get daily breakfast, a 2-course lunch, and a 3-course dinner (excluding beverages and pop-up chef culinary). On 5-night stays, you’ll also get a complimentary night. If you book a Villa stay, you’ll also enjoy these exclusive experiences:

• Movie night in the cinema with beverages, popcorn, and canapes
• Ice-cream social for the family 1 afternoon
• Private guided snorkeling trip
• Nature walk with Amanyara’s resident naturalist

Book Today: Get extra value from the ultra-luxe Amanyara!

7. Book a 3-Night Stay in Cabo San Lucas for Less Than $600 With Almost $300 in Perks

This next deal is incredible because you can stay in Cabo San Lucas in a well-reviewed, 4-star resort, Villa La Estancia , and get almost half of the cost back in perks.

For $569, get 3 nights in a Deluxe Garden View Studio, plus the following benefits:

• Daily breakfast for 2 ($156 value)
• $100 food and beverage credit (once per 3-night stay)
• $25 spa credit (once per 3-night stay)

Allowed travel dates are from January 3, 2022, to December 17, 2022. If you can’t go, you can get a refund from TravelZoo. You can also cancel a reservation if you’ve already booked dates, as long as it’s done 7 days before your stay.

Book Today: Enjoy 44% off your luxury Cabo vacation!  

8. Book Hawaii Stays From $77 per Night

Staying in Hawaii can be extremely expensive. Booking.com offers incredible deals with benefits like free breakfast, free cancellations, no prepayment, and more.

You can secure your rate before prices shoot back up again!

Book Today: Lock in your Hawaii hotel stay!

We’ve gone through flights and hotels so far, but what about travel/tour package deals? Luckily, these offers are some of the best you’ll find in the business! As you can imagine, consolidating all of the activities together can end up saving you a lot of money.

Let’s get into our best Black Friday travel package deals!

1. Book a 13-Day, 12-Night Thailand Trip From $4,690

How would you like to spend 13 days and 12 nights in Thailand with 5-star accommodations and awesome amenities? You’ll visit cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Phuket.

You’ll also have 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 2 dinners while you’re there. Beyond that, there are tours and transfers provided by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, luggage handling, and all entrance fees included in the itinerary.

This trip has departures on December 6, 2021, February 6, 2022, and April 6, 2022.

Book Today : Save now and travel later to experience Thailand’s beauty!

2. Get up to 70% Off Tour Package Deals

TourRadar is one of the best travel websites, with deals focusing on multi-day tour packages. By taking advantage of its deals, you can get up to 70% off of your vacation.

Countries you can travel to include Egypt, Italy, Greece, Thailand, and even the U.S.!

Book Today: Check out TourRadar’s best deals!

3. Book a Canadian Rockies Adventure From $2,799

Itching to explore Canada’s great outdoors? You can book an awesome 9-night tour package to explore this beautiful land for select departure dates from June to September 2022.

The specific departure dates are June 9, July 14, August 18, September 1, September 15, and September 22.

The package’s inclusions are international flights, 9 nights’ accommodations, daily breakfast, 1 farewell dinner, transportation by coach tour bus (1 piece of luggage and 1 carry-on allowed on board), all transfers, and all taxes.

Remember, advance seat selection on the flights is subject to extra fees. You can choose to depart from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.

You can also choose departures from other cities for as low as $100 per person, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Orlando, San Diego, and Washington, D.C.

There are no change fees, but if you have to cancel your trip sooner than 60 days before departure, you’ll receive a full travel credit.

Book Today: Book an outdoorsy vacation in Canada from $2,799!

Some of the best travel deals are being circulated today, and you can bet that these deals will continue to pop up.

Whether you’re looking at reserving a flexible vacation, booking affordable flights, staying in all-inclusive hotels, or just booking a tour package, there are lots of options for you.

Bookmark this page because we’ll be updating this guide with more deals as they come and go!

For more deals, see our articles on the Best Black Friday Luggage Deals and Best Black Friday Travel Backpack Deals .

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Does black friday have travel deals.

Yes! Just like you’ll find deals for clothing, electronics, and other goods, there are travel deals on Black Friday.

Is Black Friday a good day to buy airline tickets?

Absolutely! In fact, many of the best Black Friday sales are already out. You can book tours and vacations for massive discounts, as well as flights and hotels.

Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better for flights?

Generally speaking, Cyber Monday is actually better for flights, but not by a long margin! These deals are excellent regardless of how you slice it.

Are there Black Friday deals on airline tickets?

Yes, there are! Black Friday deals on airline tickets range from getting super cheap domestic tickets for less than $100 to getting heavy discounts on international business class tickets, saving upwards of 77% off!

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1. Book amazing deals when you see them (and reconsider them after booking)

2. read the cancellation terms, 3. check prices, and then check them again, 4. use comparison-shopping websites, 5. pick the credit card you’ll use to book, 6. beware of resort fees, 7. don’t forget the tax.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and — yes — Travel Tuesday offer great opportunities to save money on gifts, electronics and more. But what about for travel? Are those airfare and hotel deals really deals? Or are they just a marketing opportunity for companies looking to cash in on the buying frenzy?

The answer: both. Deals are out there, but some supposedly great prices are often misleading or exaggerated relative to the deals you can find throughout the year. Then again, some of the best travel deals of the entire year come out on Black Friday (and into the extended holiday deals season which includes Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday).

» Learn more: What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023

Here are seven ways to avoid getting burned on travel deals this Black Friday:

Let's say you spot a great airfare deal on Cyber Monday. Don’t wait until Travel Tuesday to book it. Even if the sale technically extends through then, someone else might have nabbed the last available seat listed.

If you find a truly unbelievable airfare, book it now. You'll have 24 hours to think it over at no monetary cost because the U.S. Department of Transportation requires that air carriers allow reservations to be canceled within 24 hours of booking without penalty.

Assuming the airfare deal is a price you’d be willing to pay on a flight you want, then lock it in. If airfares drop further on Travel Tuesday, you can cancel that flight (within 24 hours, of course) and rebook the better deal.

Or maybe you got the lowest fare, but after thinking it over, you realize the trip doesn't make sense. As long as you cancel within 24 hours of booking, your plane tickets are refundable and you won't be subject to any cancellation fees.

The only cost to you is the time and energy needed to book and cancel.

Speaking of cancellations, understand your airline or hotel's change and cancellation policy before you book. Many have especially sneaky terms like "no cancellations," so make sure you read the fine print.

After all, a fully refundable $209-a-night hotel room may be a better deal for you than the Black Friday sale on the same room going for $199 where you have to pay upfront and it's non-refundable.

While you can always cancel airfare within 24 hours of booking for a full refund and with no other penalty, refunds are less easy to come for pretty much every other situation (aside from the airline canceling your flight on you ). With most airfares, it's unlikely you'll get a full cash refund, particularly on nonrefundable airline tickets .

As far as hotels go, the rules vary widely. Some hotels let you cancel with a full refund three days before arrival, while others make it a week. Many are moving toward a 30-day deadline. Penalties differ, too. “Fully prepaid” room rates often mean you lose 100% of the cost if you can’t make the trip for any reason, including serious illness. Others charge a one-night penalty.

Search prices now, then search them again in the days leading up to Black Friday. Shoppers looking to buy a gaming console or big-screen TV have a good idea of what the product normally costs. That’s harder for folks shopping for travel. Hotel rates and airfares fluctuate from season to season, and sometimes even daily. Deals pitched as “amazing” or “unbelievable” may be more hype than substance.

NerdWallet has done some of the homework for you by tracking the Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday 2023 deals we believe to be good.

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Other tools, like Google Flights, can also help you understand whether prices are below average. With Google Flights, you can find the flight you intend to book, and a graph will appear on the page telling you how prices compare for that flight versus what they had been previously posted for. Google's enormous trove of data also predicts whether fares will likely go if you wait to book.

Speaking of Google Flights, that's just one of the myriad flight tracking tools you should consider using to compare prices.

Google Flights is good, though it's not the only tool to consider. Skyscanner posts helpful information about Black Friday travel offers. Check the “Deals” tabs on travel booking sites like Expedia and Travelocity, as well as on airline and hotel websites. Deal specialists like Travelzoo and Groupon can be useful, too. And Going, formerly known as Scott's Cheap Flight offers both a paid and free service to send deal alerts right to your inbox.

Depending on where you want to go, this could be the time to sign up for an airline or hotel rewards credit card, especially one offering a bonus. Assuming you're doing above-average spending during the holiday season, this could be an excellent time to apply for a travel credit card with a sign-up bonus .

Of course, points and miles aren't the only reason to hold a travel credit card (and perhaps even better, a premium travel credit card ). An excellent travel credit card can give you extra benefits when you're on vacation, such as access to Priority Pass airport lounges . Many also carry less glitzy, but more valuable benefits, such as credit cards that offer travel insurance .

» Learn more: The best travel credit cards

More hotels are tacking on a resort fee on top of their daily rate and claiming it covers things like free daily newspapers, Wi-Fi or pool towels. The average resort fee is $42.41 per night, according to a NerdWallet analysis. NerdWallet looked at more than 100 U.S. hotels with January 2023 check-in dates as part of its 2023 Best-Of Awards to see which hotels have the best and worst fees .

That figure represents nearly 11% of the overall nightly cost. And many hotels don't make that fee upfront when they advertise their low Black Friday or Travel Tuesday deals. What's worse is that a deal for 50% off the room rate typically only applies to the room rate. The resort fee likely won't be discounted.

Read the terms of your hotel booking before you calculate the final cost of that hotel.

Just like how you should calculate resort figures in the final figure, account for taxes too.

When you search for package deals, the price you see could have the tax already included. If you search for hotels separately, you’re more likely to see a pre-tax price. When you’re comparing rates (especially when you’re comparing packages to the cost of booking the flight) of car and hotel separately, note whether the tax is included to ensure an apples-to-apples comparison.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are some of the best travel credit cards of 2024 :

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

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1x-5x 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases.

60,000 Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

1.5%-5% Enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.

Up to $300 Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back!

on Capital One's website

2x-5x Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day. Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options.

75,000 Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel.

The BEST Black Friday & Cyber Monday Travel Deals of 2022

With a year of eased restrictions behind us and more borders opening ahead, 2023 is shaping up to be the best one yet post-Covid. While the industry is still regaining its footing after a two year hiatus, now is a great time to take advantage of the slashed travel prices to entice travellers.

In our 8th annual Black Friday & Cyber Monday travel deals round-up, we've shortlisted the best sales to get you exploring. We're also giving away a FREE membership to Scott's Cheap Flights – a subscription service that manually scours flights deals tailored to you. SCF has saved us hundreds on international flights, plus the time and agony of monitoring for flight prices.

With savings on flights, hotels, rail passes, and more, your only issue will be narrowing down where to explore first. Without further ado, here's the BEST travel deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022!

Psst: We'll be updating this post live as new deals fly in, so don't forget to keep checking back.

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Here are all the deals to snag after Thanksgiving

Once you’ve digested that big Turkey Day dinner it’s time to start hunting for Black Friday deals. The day after Thanksgiving brings some of the biggest savings of the year, and we’ve rounded up the best ones to look out for.

Flight deals

Spirit Airlines is celebrating “ Black & Yellow Friday ,” and the deals have already begun. Early access deals include an offer to save 40 percent when you buy or gift at least 12,000 Free Spirit points through December 1. Use points to book flights. You can also save on hotels and vacations—up to 35% —when booking through Spirit Vacations, earn up to 3,000 extra points when booking a cruise, save up to 35% when booking a car with Avis or Budget and get free park upgrades to Universal Orlando. Find these deals and more on the Spirit website .

French Bee , a French leisure airline, is offering deals on flights to Paris and Tahiti from NYC, San Francisco, L.A. and Miami starting at just $387 round trip. Book flights from November 20 to 27, 2023 for travel between November 20, 2023 and March 31, 2024.

Hotel deals

Hawks Cay in the Florida Keys is offering 45% off a stay plus a $50 resort credit and daily breakfast for two. Use promo code CYBERW for a 2-night minimum stay at the hotel and a 3-night minimum stay in the villas. Book between November 14 and November 29. Subject to availability, and blackout dates apply.

Save 30% at The James New York - NoMad  through Summer 2024. Plus, you’ll get a 2pm early check-in and late check-out to maximize your stay. Book your stay November 16 to 27, 2023 for travel between November 16, 2023 and August 31, 2024. Heading to Vegas? Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton is offering 40% off best available rates on stays between November 20, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Book between November 20 and December 5. Hilton Orlando is offering 15% off best available rate and 50% off the resort charge. The resort is known for its exclusive SeaWorld perks plus multiple pools and a lazy river. Book this deal between November 20 and December 1 for select dates between December 2023 and 2024. Use code P4 or SRP name ORLOC Special Offers. Hilton Anaheim , an official Disney Good Neighbor hotel with select Disney view rooms featuring private fireworks viewing plus amusement park and Angels Stadium perks is having a 50% off flash sale with rates starting at just $110 a night. Book between November 20 and 27, 2023 for travel between November 20, 2023 and March 31, 2024. Use code HPPAP2. Hampton by Hilton Boston Seaport District is offering 60% off its Park and Stay Package for daily parking each night of your stay, with rates starting at $189 per night. Book November 25 to 28, 2023 for travel between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024. Use code S1G. Hilton Boston Park Plaza is known as "Boston’s most beloved hotel," with a premier spot in the Back Bay surrounded by the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment. Get up to 20% off and a $50 dining credit at Off The Common lobby restaurant, with rates starting at $127 a night. Book between November 27 and 24 for travel on select dates in 2023 and 2024.

Save 50% off standard rates at Arlo Hotels , an independent, community-driven hotel brand with locations including NYC, Miami and Chicago. Book November 24 to 27 for travel through December 30, 2024.

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is offering up to 30% off stays. Book between November 23 and November 27 for reservations between November 23 and September 30, 2024.

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Luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises is offering up to $3,000 off on select sailings plus two for one cruise fares, free roundtrip airfare, airport transfers, shore excursions, free champagne, wine & more, gourmet specialty dining and unlimited WIFI. The deal is available on more than two dozen sailings. Book between November 14 and December 5, 2023 for travel 2024 voyages.

City Cruises is offering 20% off all December dining cruises, including holiday-themed cruises, in select ports, including Berkeley, Long Beach, and San Diego in California, as well as Chicago, Norfolk and Philadelphia. Enjoy a decadent dinner with live entertainment and dancing plus waterfront city views. Use code BLACKFRIDAY to apply the offer at checkout. Valid on cruises departing between December 1 and 31, 2023.

Celebrity Cruises is offering a BOGO 75% off a second guest as well as up to $300 in onboard credit for nearly all itineraries through April 30, 2026. Book November 10 to December 5.

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SeaWorld deals abound: save up to 60% on tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes at SeaWorld Florida; BOGO 50% off on passes at SeaWorld Texas; and BOGO 50% off on Annual Passes and Fun Cards at SeaWorld California. At Busch Gardens Tampa, save up to 60% on tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes. At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, save up to 50% on tickets, select Memberships and Fun Cards. Adventure Island Tampa is offering up to 40% on tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes, while Aquatica Parks in Tampa is offering up to 60% on tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes. Save up to 60% on Tickets and Season Passes at Sesame Place Langhorne . At Sesame Place California you can save up to 20% on tickets or get Season Passes for as low as $99.

The Go City app offers deals on top attractions, tours and experiences in more than 30 of the world’s best cities. Get up to 50% savings off normal entry prices at top attractions plus up to 10% off for their Black Friday Sale. Book between November 21 and 27. You’ll have two years to activate your All-Inclusive or Explorer Pass once purchased.

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The 119 Best Black Friday Deals on Travel Gear and Accessories You’ll Find Today

Shop your favorite brands and retailers from Samsonite to Target, with deals up to 79 percent off.

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Black Friday is finally here, meaning now is the time to start holiday shopping for your loved ones. Thankfully, your favorite retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom and more have set aside some major discounts on top-rated luggage, comfy shoe brands, and other travel must-haves, and you’re not going to want to miss what they have in store for you.

If you’re in need of some inspiration on the best gifts for your travel-loving friends and family this year, we’ve rounded up the 119 best Black Friday deals on everything from Apple AirTags to Samsonite luggage available at your favorite retailers right now. No matter who you’re shopping for, finding the perfect present at a jaw-dropping price is just a click away.

Amazon has never shied away from releasing unbeatable deals in categories across the board, and this Cyber Week they continue to deliver. In fact, everyone’s favorite Apple AirTag 4-pack is currently discounted to just $80 (even more affordable than its Amazon Prime Day price tag back in July of this year), while travelers can also snatch up the Veken Packing Cubes marked down to $16 now (with an on-site coupon). If you’re tired of having your phone die while you’re on the go, you’ll also want to add the Iniu Portable Charger to your cart while it’s $18, and even luggage has gotten a price slash, with the Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable Luggage 2-piece Set coming in at $336.

• Matein Carry-on Travel Backpack , $32 (originally $52)
• Dot&Dot Twist Memory Foam Neck Pillow , $20 (originally $40)
• Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable Luggage 2-piece Set , $336 (originally $480)
• She's Birdie: The Original Personal Safety Alarm , $19 (originally $30)
• NexiEpoch Fleece-lined Leggings , $14 (originally $24)
• Veken Packing Cubes , $16 with on-site coupon (originally $30)
• Tallgo Travel Neck Pillow , $13 (originally $27)
• Hilife Steamer for Clothes , $24 (originally $40)
• Beskar Airplane Footrest , $18 (originally $26)
• Telena Belt Bag , $10 (originally $22)
• Apple AirTags , $80 (originally $99)
• Iniu Portable Charger, $17 with on-site coupon (originally $26)
• Multaich Magnetic Anti-Lost AirPod Straps , $7 (originally $8)
• Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmers , $20 (originally $37)
• Apple Watch SE , $179 (originally $249)
• Kindle , $80 (originally $100)
• Twelve South Store AirFly Duo Wireless Audio Transmitter , $38 (originally $45)
• Delsey Paris Helium Aero Hardside Luggage 2-piece Set , $210 (originally $50)

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Samsonite has long been one of the most trusted luggage brands on the market, which is why you’ll want to make the most of their holiday sale offerings if you have any vacations planned in the coming months. Get the most bang for your buck this season and revamp your entire suitcase selection while the Samsonite 2-piece Set is on sale for just $150, as opposed to the traditional $250 price tag. And even single bags have been awarded a major price slash, with the Samsonite Freeform Large Spinner coming in at $196, just in time for holiday travels.

• Samsonite Freeform Large Spinner , $196 (originally $280)
• Samsonite 2-piece Set , $150 (originally $250)
• Samsonite Centric Medium Spinner , $175 (originally $250)
• Samsonite Business Slim Leather Backpack , $100 (originally $150)
• Samsonite Voltage DLX Carry-on Spinner, $120 (originally $190)
• Samsonite Pivot 2 3-piece Set , $230 (originally $400)
• Samsonite SXK Rolltop Backpack , $133 (originally $190)
• Samsonite SXK Wheeled Duffel Bag , $210 (originally $300)
• Samsonite Proxis Carry-on Spinner , $350 (originally $500)
• Samsonite SXK Core Messenger , $133 (originally $190)
• Samonsite Carrier GSD Backpack , $50 (originally $90)
• Samsonite Outline Pro Medium Spinner , $168 (originally $240)

Samsonite 2-piece Set

Best nordstrom black friday deals.

From luggage to comfy travel clothes, Nordstrom is the place to go for high-end gear at wallet-friendly prices. This Black Friday, don’t miss out while the spacious Mali + Lili Riley Nylon & Vegan Leather Weekend Travel Bag has been discounted to $89, and pair that with the $124 Kate Spade Medium Bleeker Saffiano Leather Tote for your perfect bag lineup this winter. The retailer is also bursting with supportive shoes for every endeavor, and fan favorites from Adidas , Cole Haan , and New Balance are available at the lowest prices we’ve seen in a while. 

• Mali + Lili Riley Nylon & Vegan Leather Weekend Travel Bag , $89 (originally $148)
• New Balance Gender Inclusive 327 Sneaker , $80 (originally $100)
• Nordstrom Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater , $110 (originally $169)
• Kate Spade Medium Bleeker Saffiano Leather Tote , $124 (originally $248)
• Nike Sportswear Phoenix High Waisted Wide Leg Sweatpants , $53 (originally $70)
• Adidas NMD R1 Primeblue Sneaker , $112 (originally $150)
• Cole Haan ZeroGrand Waterproof Chelsea Boot , $140 (originally $210)
• Nordstrom Patterned Crew Socks , $8 (originally $13)
• Free People Chamomile Oversize Cardigan , $99 (originally $168)
• Levi’s Puffer Vest , $70 (originally $140)
• Ugg Cozy Slipper , $70 (originally $100)

New Balance Gender Inclusive 327 Sneaker

Nordstrom Rack is also a hotspot for holiday deals right now — in fact, we spotted travel-ready essentials on sale for as much as 79 percent off. Take, for example, this Travelpro Rollmaster Lite 20-inch Expandable Hardside Luggage which is now $94, as opposed to its typical $320 price tag. If you’ve been on the hunt for a new pair of boots to carry you through the winter, look no further than the Vince Camuto Keltana Combat Boots while they’re an impressive 86 percent off, and while you’re at it, you’ll want to pick up the Herschel Supply Co. Orion Retreat Small Backpack which is also only $88 right now.

• Guess Quilted Puffer Jacket , $55 (originally $150)
• Longchamp Le Pliage Expandable Tote , $130 (originally $215)
• Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Hooded Cocoon Cardigan , $45 (originally $168)
• It Luggage Spontaneous 31-inch Hardside Spinner Suitcase , $100 (originally $200)
• Hurley Balsam Quilted Hooded Puffer Jacket , $55 (originally $100)
• Travelpro Rollmaster Lite 20-inch Expandable Hardside Luggage , $94 (originally $320)
• Calvin Klein Jade Shoulder Bag , $80 (originally $158)
• Vince Camuto Keltana Combat Boot , from $27 (originally $189)
• Madden Girl Nylon Camera Crossbody Bag , $25 (originally $48)
• Herschel Supply Co. Orion Retreat Small Backpack , $88 (originally $135)
• Vince Blair 5 Slip-on Sneaker , $110 (originally $225)
• Sorel Lennox Waterproof Hiking Boot , $70 (originally $200)

Travelpro Rollmaster Lite 20-inch Expandable Hardside Luggage

Nordstrom Rack

It should come as no surprise that Macy’s is bursting at the seams with unreal holiday deals on travel essentials, and shoppers can pick up products from some of their favorite brands at a fraction of the price. These cozy And Now This Men’s Regular-fit Twill Drawstring Pants are more than 50 percent off with code BLKFRI to ring in Black Friday shopping, and even the Sperry Women’s Saltwater Duck Booties are on sale for $60 and the perfect option for any cold weather adventure you have planned in the upcoming months. Plus, timeless apparel is also available for customers shopping on a budget this season, and the Charter Club Cashmere Crewneck Sweater is a jaw-dropping 66 percent off during this event.

• Charter Club Cashmere Crewneck Sweater , $40 (originally $119)
• Ugg Mini Bailey Logo Strap Booties , $112 (originally $160)
• Club Room Men’s Regular-fit Stretch Corduroy Shirt, $28 (originally $55)
• Vince Camuto Women’s Shaker Vest , $38 with code BLKFRI (originally $79)
• And Now This Men’s Regular-fit Twill Drawstring Pants , $19 with code BLKFRI (originally $40)
• Giani Bernini Triple-zip Pebble Leather Dasher Crossbody , $38 (originally $75)
• Skechers Women’s Go Walk Joy Ecstatic Slip-on Walking Sneakers , $45 (originally $55)
• Clarks Women’s Breeze Cozy Booties , $59 (originally $99)
• Sperry Women’s Saltwater Duck Booties , $60 (originally $120)
• Nautica Men’s Classic Fit Super Soft Knit Fleece Zip Hoodie , $39 (originally $80)
• Kenneth Cole Out of Bounds 2-piece Lightweight Hardside Luggage Set , $130 (originally $475)

Sperry Women’s Saltwater Duck Booties

Everyone’s favorite big box store is joining in on the holiday fun this year with a wide array of deals on travel gear, cozy apparel, smart tech, and more. The over-ear headphone trend has taken over in 2023, and right now you can grab the Beats Solo Bluetooth Wireless On-ear Headphones for 50 percent off to steal the style for less. And if it’s warm winter wear you’re after, the stylish Lands’ End Women’s Cotton Open Long Cardigan Sweater is now just $56 for a limited time, while the Goodfellow & Co Men’s Quarter-Zip Fleece Sweatshirt has been slashed to just $21.

• Beats Solo Bluetooth Wireless On-ear Headphones, $100 (originally $200)
• Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug , $110 (originally $150)
• American Tourister NXT Checkered Hardside Carry-on Suitcase , $50 (originally $100)
• Shany Unisex Toiletry Kit , $10 (originally $30)
• Everything Ski & Snowboard Boot Backpack , $79 (originally $115)
• Kipling City Pack Mini Backpack , $60 (originally $99)
• Lands’ End Women’s Cotton Open Long Cardigan Sweater , $56 (originally $80)
• Timberland Women’s White Ledge Waterproof Hiking Boots , $84 (originally $120)
• Goodfellow & Co Men’s Quarter-Zip Fleece Sweatshirt , $21 (originally $30)
• Wild Fable Women’s High-Rise Wide Leg Terry Sweatpants , $18 (originally $25)

Beats Solo Bluetooth Wireless On-ear Headphones

Customers who are partial to Walmart will be happy to find that this superstore has also made their already affordable prices even better on everything from sleepwear to your new favorite duffel bag. Need proof? Well, the Cshidworld Weekender Duffel Bag is the best option for shorter vacations and is now slashed by 68 percent, while the Zimtown Hardside Spinner 3-piece Set is just $160 to get you in the holiday spirit. While you’re at it, why not snatch up the flattering Neleus Women’s High Waist Running Leggings which are on sale for $30?

• Athletic Works Women’s Fleece Jogger Pants , $8 (originally $10)
• Sidefeel Women’s Chunky Knit Long Sleeve Sweater , $33 (originally $50)
• Ginza Travel 3-piece Luggage Set , $110 (originally $126)
• Neleus Women’s High Waist Running Leggings , $30 (originally $80)
• Fruit of the Loom Men’s Beyondsoft Knit Sleep Pant , $10 (originally $17)
• Loritta 5-pair Warm Wool Socks , $16 (originally $21)
• Cshidworld Weekender Duffel Bag , $19 (originally $60)
• Ororo Women’s Heated Vest , $120 (originally $170)
• Big Chill Women’s Quilted Puffer Jacket , $40 (originally $85)
• Zimtown Hardside Spinner 3-piece Set , $160 (originally $240)
• Bagsmart Makeup Bag 2-pack , $13 (originally $26)

Cshidworld Weekender Duffel Bag

There’s never a better place to shop for high-quality footwear than Zappos, and no better time than during Black Friday. Case in point: Right now, the Adidas Originals Retropy E5 Sneakers are sitting at just under $100, while the trendy Nine West SpeakUp Flats are on sale for $54 and the easiest way to recreate your favorite Pinterest looks for the fall and winter. And if it’s hiking boots and winter gear that you’re after, your search is over as the Merrell Oatcreek Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots are just $100, while the Dr. Martens Jorge II Faux Fur Lined Slingback Mules are on sale for a cool $105. 

• Champion Soft Touch Jersey Joggers , $38 (originally $50)
• Sorel Out N About III Low Sneaker Waterproof, $90 (originally $110)
• Nine West SpeakUp Flat, $54 (originally $79)
• Koolaburra by Ugg Koola Tall , $75 (originally $100)
• Dr. Scholl’s Madison Lace , $69 (originally $100)
• Keen Howser Lite Fold Down Boots , $87 (originally $135)
• Adidas Originals Retropy E5 Sneakers , $95 (originally $135)
• Saucony Cohesion 15 , $45 (originally $75)
• Dr. Martens Jorge II Faux Fur Lined Slingback Mules , $105 (originally $140)
• Merrell Oatcreek Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots , $100 (originally $115)
• Frye Veronica Bootie , $139 (originally $278)
• Vans Sk8-Hi Tapered VR3 , $88 (originally $110)

Adidas Originals Retropy E5 Sneakers

In order to be truly prepared for your travels, it’s important to have the basics covered from a reliable backpack to the perfect set of packing cubes to make the most of the limited space you have. Ebags is the place to go for your basic travel necessities, and right now the Classic 4-piece Packing Cube Set is 60 percent off to easily prepare you for your next vacation. If you’ve struggled to find a good weekender bag, the CityLink Duffel is ready to fulfill your every packing need at just $45, and the retailer has even discounted the spacious Haswell Laptop Backpack to $21 with code EXTRA10 for this unparalleled shopping event. 

• Classic 4-piece Packing Cube Set , $16 (originally $40)
• Monument 2-piece Set , $89 with code EXTRA10 (originally $260)
• Belcourt Upward Carryall , $31 with code EXTRA10 (originally $90)
• Cts Wtv Bag , $9 with code EXTRA10 (originally $25)
• Belcourt Backpack , $36 (originally $90)
• CityLink Duffel , $45 with code EXTRA10 (originally $130)
• Luxon Laptop Backpack , $52 with code EXTRA10 (originally $150)
• Cts 2 in 1 Convertible Duffel , $62 with code EXTRA10 (originally $180)
• Portable Battery , $14 with code EXTRA10 (originally $40)
• Haswell Laptop Backpack , $21 with code EXTRA10 (originally $60)
• Mother Lode Carry-on Rolling Duffel , $92 (originally $229)

Belcourt Upward Carryall

Whether you’re looking forward to hitting the slopes or squeezing in a few more hikes this season, REI is the place to go to stock up on gear from your favorite outdoor brands. Shopper-loved shoes like the Merrell Alverstone Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots have been discounted to just $85 to celebrate Black Friday, and even the Hoka Stinson ATR 6 Trail Running Shoes are now on sale for $130. Plus, you won’t want to miss the chance to snag your new favorite trail backpack while the Osprey Kestrel 48 Pack is just $150, and while you’re at it, you can pick up the Hotronic Semi Custom Heat Ready Insoles to keep your feet warm all winter long for $11.

• Alps Mountaineering Abyss 55 Pack , $114 (originally $230)
• Yeti Rambler Vacuum Pint Tumbler , $23 (originally $30)
• Merrell Alverstone Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots , $85 (originally $120)
• Hoka Stinson ATR 6 Trail Running Shoes , $130 (originally $170)
• Kelty Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag , from $116 (originally $155)
• Nemo Aurora 2P Tent with Footprint , $225 (originally $300)
• Gregory Inertia 24 H2O Hydration Pack , $90 (originally $130)
• Hotronic Semi Custom Heat Ready Insoles , $11 (originally $17)
• Alps Mountaineering Outback Mat , $149 (originally $250)
• Osprey Kestrel 48 Pack , $150 (originally $200)
• Outdoor Research Deerskin Merino Work Gloves , $60 (originally $110)

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Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy

You can’t go wrong with Marriott, especially when it comes to scoring a great deal. Now through Tuesday, November 28, Marriott Bonvoy members can save 20 percent on short-lead bookings that fall before Jan. 15, 2024 at more than 6,500 global properties. As an added bonus, members can chose to donate earned points to charity, and Marriott will match each donation. Additionally, select Marriott-owned properties such as Element Salt Lake City , Le Meridien (also in Salt Lake City, Utah), and the Sheraton Redding in Redding, California, rooms are 20 percent off during Cyber Weekend .

Book with Marriott Bonvoy

Booking.com

There are so many deals going on over at Booking.com, including for its newly announced cruise offerings. Use the site to choose between over 30 cruise lines and 10,000 sails out of 55 ports around the world. In celebration of Black Friday, travelers will be rewarded with up to $1,000 in onboard credits. If you’d prefer to stay on land, you can still relish in savings. There are more than 31,000 accommodations around the world to choose from, and discounts start at 30 percent off . Lastly, Booking.com is offering a new sale for the first time this year. Get 25 percent off select attractions and activities. Snorkeling, spelunking, or salsa dancing—the world is your oyster. Book before November 29 for 2024 stays.

Book with Booking.com

Expedia and Hotels.com

It’s great when a site you already regularly use to book travel runs a stellar promotion. Expedia and Hotels.com are currently offering shoppers who sign up for One Key, the brand’s free loyalty rewards program, 30 percent or more off on thousands of hotels worldwide, such as KAIKA Tokyo, Melangel in Mykonos, and many more. FYI, this sale ends November 29.

Book with Expedia

Book with Hotels.com

Princess Cruises

Mark my words: 2024 will be the year I finally go on a cruise. If you care to join me in this resolution, you’re in luck, because Princess Cruises is offering 50 percent off 2024 and 2025 vacations, plus 50 percent off deposits. But wait! There’s more. Third and fourth guests can also sail for free. Don’t ask questions, just be grateful. Now through November 30, the discount applies to all fare types, even inclusive packages that add amenities like WiFi, beverages, and crew gratuities.

Book with Princess Cruises

JetBlue Vacations

JetBlue does more than just fly planes, you know. Use its vacation service before November 29 and save up to $750 on flights, hotel and flight, or cruise packages and pay a deposit of just $99 . For packages of $1,000 or more, use code UNWRAP50; UNWRAP200 on $3,000; UNWRAP400 on $5,000; or UNWRAP750 on reservations of $8,000 or more.

Book with JetBlue Vacations

IHG offers accommodations for cool girls. Or at least, that’s how I think of the properties, based in cities like Paris, Grand Cayman, and Steamboat Springs. During its Global Cyber Sale, use the IHG One Rewards mobile app to save 20 percent on global bookings and 40 percent off select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts . Book before November 28 to make the most of these offerings.

Book with IHG

Qatar Airways

Hotel deals are great, but let’s talk about airlines. Your vacation shouldn’t begin when you get your hotel; it should begin when you board your flight. Now through Black Friday, save up to $150 off economy and up to $350 off premium class seats to select destinations for travel between December 30 and Halloween.

Book with Qatar Airways

Fairmont Hotels

Regardless of continent or zip code, the Fairmont’s reputation is second to none. From The Plaza in New York to The Savoy in London, these properties make for once-in-a-lifetime trips. Cash in on this exclusive Black Friday offer by booking by November 27 for stays through June 30, 2024. You’ll save up to 30 percent off at participating hotels and resorts throughout Fairmont’s impressive portfolio. The Fairmont El San Juan , for example, is offering 15 percent off.

Book with Fairmont Hotels

EF Go Ahead Tours

I’m all for a fully planned trip, which is why I think EF Go Ahead Tours are an amazing option for anyone looking to be more adventurous in 2024. The renowned travel service has already been running a variety of lightning deals all month long, but they’re about to kick into high gear for Cyber Weekend. Visit its site and sign up for email to earn early access to major savings and exclusive offerings on its most customer-beloved itineraries. There are even trips targeted for solo travelers, which I especially appreciate. Be sure to look out for those.

Book with EF Go Ahead Tours

Priority Pass

No matter how much you love to travel, it can be difficult to stomach a trip to the airport. Between the overpriced water, limited outlets, and crowded moving sidewalks, there’s just something painful about spending time in one. Priority Pass is here to make your travel experience a little bitter by granting access to more than 1,400 airport lounges throughout the world. Now through December 3, you can save 30 percent on standard memberships and 25 percent on standard plus memberships.

Join Priority Pass

Atlantis, The Palm

Dubai? Why not?! Turn your travel dream into a reality this season by taking advantage of this limited-time offer. Make your reservation between November 24 and December 1, 2023, and save up to 25 percent off rooms and suites. Atlantis members will earn an additional 10 percent off. With suites and even a restaurant that are, yes, underwater , plus the world’s largest waterpark, you better believe this one is on my shortlist.

Book with Atlantis, The Palm

Zafiro Palace Andratx

Who wouldn’t fancy a stay in Mallorca? This newly opened, family-owned resort features the stunning Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range on one side and gorgeous aquamarine water seawaters on the other. But that’s not even the best part—Zafiro is offering up to 40 percent off bookings during the 2024 season. To redeem, make a reservation for at least three nights and book before November 28.

Book with Zafiro Palace Andratx

Sandals and Beaches

When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, Sandals and Beaches are household names. For select properties run by these two chains, Black Friday is all about the “Gift of Blue” sale. From November 13 through December 21, travelers can use code GOB2023 to receive up to $750 in flight credits and up to $250 in resort credits . A few of the participating resorts are Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica, Sandals Royal Curacao, and even the yet-to-open Sandals Saint Vincent, opening in March 2024. As a reminder, Sandals properties are adults-only, while Beaches offer family-friendly options. As a bonus, for every booking made between Thanksgiving, November 23, and Giving Tuesday, November 28, $50 will be donated towards ocean conservation efforts.

Book with Sandals Resorts

Book with Beaches Resorts

Extra Holidays

This month, you can book during Extra Holidays’ biggest sale of the year. From November 1 through Cyber Monday, save up to 30 percent on domestic resorts from brands like Club Wyndham in destinations including Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Orlando, Florida. Each week of November, Extra Holidays is revealing new deals, so be sure to keep a close eye on its current offerings. And they aren’t all stateside, either. Be on the lookout for savings at resorts in St. Thomas and more.

Book with Extra Holidays

Missing your college days of studying abroad? Now is your chance to make new memories with Contiki, a company that organizes and plans trips for travelers who are between the ages of 18 and 35. Whether you’re looking to island hop through Thailand or visit 13 European cities in 12 days, Contiki has an itinerary for you. From November 17 through November 30, save up to 25 percent off on more than 60 trips . Your purchase covers accommodations, transportation, and most meals. Plus, it comes complete with new friends to travel with and expert trip managers who do all the planning on your behalf. What are you waiting for?

Book with Contiki

Trafalgar Tours

The point of traveling is to enrich your life, not to stress you out with bookings, rates, and all the other not-so-fun stuff, which is what makes a guided vacation company like Trafalgar so appealing. Dive into trips that cover detailed tours and locals-only type experiences with itineraries such as the Best of Morocco or the All-American Scenic Parks Explorer. Book between November 16 and December 5 to get up to 15 percent off select trips. Trafalgar offers value trips under $20,00, rewards for return customers, and discounts on groups of nine or more, making that dream family vacation seem a little bit more doable.

Book with Trafalgar Tours

Insight Vacations

Maybe you don’t travel often, so when you do, you like to do it right. Translation: you have a taste for the finer things, as you should. But that doesn’t mean you can’t reap the benefits of a good sale. Let premium tour company Insight Vacations take it from here. Across more than 36,000 reviews, Insight clocks in at 4.6 stars out of five. For travelers who book from November 16 through December 5, the company is offering up to 15 percent off on select 2024 itineraries. Learn to waltz in Vienna, or live your Hollywood dream in Casablanca—after all, life is short.

Book with Insight Vacations

It might be a little late to book for this December, but how does a tour through some of Europe’s most charming Christmas markets sound for next holiday season? I can’t think of anything more magical, and this is exactly the kind of trip you can book with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. This year, Uniworld is running its own 12 days of Christmas sale. Beginning on Black Friday, each day for 12 business days will feature a new exclusive offer including savings up to 50 percent off. Did I mention it’s all-inclusive?

Book with Uniworld

Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park

If you dream of an escape among the Rocky Mountains, you’ve got to check out the Ridgeline Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, you can save 30 percent on your booking with code LDEAL. Get ready for sweeping vistas, rewarding hikes, and that crisp mountain air.

Book with the Ridgeline Hotel

Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon

I don’t know about you, but a trip to the Grand Canyon is certainly on my bucket list. Now might be the time to book with a limited-time offer at the Squire Resort. Beginning on Black Friday and continuing only through Cyber Monday, you can save 30 percent off your reservation when you use code DEAL30. Situated just south of Grand Canyon Village and directly next to the Kaibab National Forest, this Best Western property offers immediate access to the Canyon’s trails in an unbeatable locale.

Book with the Squire Resort

The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

If you’re looking to book a getaway to somewhere warm this spring, the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio might be the one for you. For those who book between November 24 and November 27 for a reservation between November 38 and March 31, 2024, you can save 30 percent on all rooms. Newly renovated, right on the riverwalk, and nearby the Pearl District and the historic Alamo, this is a great option for your next trip to Texas.

Book with the Westin Riverwalk

The Madison Hotel

Perhaps you’re in search of a departure date that’s right now . (Who among us couldn’t use an end-of-year break?) At the historic Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. , you can indulge in the ultimate holiday escape with its “Winter in Washington” package. Included in this ultra-cozy bundle, you’ll receive breakfast for two, free valet parking, complimentary seasonal cocktails, and—best of all—a late checkout time. Make your reservations between November 24 and December 31 for stays between November 27 and March 3, 2024 to enjoy the “Winter in Washington” exclusive deal.

Book with the Madison Hotel

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Sometimes the best gift isn’t one you can wrap in paper or stuff in your stockings. Maybe it’s sipping mimosas poolside at your dream resort or all-night partying in Las Vegas . Or it might be taking your family on an all-inclusive cruise, or jetting off to a country you’ve never visited.

Even if you need a solo trip away from family , there’s no judgment here. That’s why we rounded up deals offered by some of the biggest brands from Black Friday to Travel Tuesday (yes, that’s a thing).

Did we miss something good? Let your fellow travelers know in the comments.

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• IHG Hotels & Resorts : With 19 hotel brands across the world, including Holiday Inn and InterContinental, IHG is offering a 20 percent discount on bookings reserved through the IHG One Rewards app as part of its Cyber Sale. The promotion is valid until Nov. 28 for stays through March, April or August (depending on the location), according to the chain’s website .
• Priceline : Through Nov. 27, the online travel agency will feature varying discounts across several hotels around the world, including 40 percent off or more on Las Vegas hotels, 20 percent off or more on ski hotels and 35 percent or more on participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels when you bundle hotels with flights. Savings apply to bookings made by Nov. 24 or 27 — depending on the deal — on stays that apply through May or June, according to the website .
• Booking.com : The travel site will offer Black Friday deals through Nov. 28 on stays lasting until the end of next year. Discounts start at 30 percent off across various hotels and accommodations around the world. There’s also a 25 percent discount on rental cars and various attractions.
• Hopper : Through Travel Deal Tuesday discounts, the booking app will offer up to 50 percent off across more than 10,000 hotel properties around the world, with the biggest discounts for hotels in Bali and Madrid. Deals are available on Nov. 28. There are also discounts of up to 35 percent off across several cities and countries, including Paris, Miami and Rome, according to the site .
• Frontier Airlines : The budget airline is offering its 2024-25 GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass at their lowest established price of $499 as part of their Black Friday sale through Nov. 28.

Is Frontier’s all-you-can-fly pass a good deal? We tried it.

Guided tours

• Exodus Adventure Travels : This company, which has been offering international travel experiences for the last 45 years, will take 20 percent off any guided group trip for its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. The deals are good until Nov. 30 for departures between Dec. 1 and Sept. 30. This can apply to hiking, wildlife and biking adventures, according to the site .
• Holland America Line : The cruise line will discount up to 30 percent off their cruise-only launch fares on voyages departing after Dec. 1 for Black Friday deals. This excludes Grand Voyages, as well as bookings shorter than five days, and applies to select fares jetting through 2025. This deal ends Nov. 26.
• Norwegian Cruise Line : Until Nov. 26, Norwegian is offering half-price cruises. For a limited time, customers can also add five “Free at Sea” benefits , including unlimited open bars, specialty dining, shore excursions, WiFi and adding a third and fourth guest at a $99 rate on select sailings. .
• Samsonite : The luggage retailer is offering holiday discounts starting at 30 percent off across many of their suitcase, backpack and bundle sets, while supplies last. You could try utility backpacks that can safely fit your laptop and other valuable items or a three-piece luggage set that you can share with friends and family.

Rental cars

• Fox Rent a Car: Discounts of up to 55 percent off are available on all vehicle classes picked up between Jan. 1 and September of next year. This offer is available until Nov. 23.

More travel tips

Vacation planning: Start with a strategy to maximize days off by taking PTO around holidays. Experts recommend taking multiple short trips for peak happiness . Want to take an ambitious trip? Here are 12 destinations to try this year — without crowds.

Cheap flights: Follow our best advice for scoring low airfare , including setting flight price alerts and subscribing to deal newsletters. If you’re set on an expensive getaway, here’s a plan to save up without straining your credit limit.

Airport chaos: We’ve got advice for every scenario , from canceled flights to lost luggage . Stuck at the rental car counter? These tips can speed up the process. And following these 52 rules of flying should make the experience better for everyone.

Expert advice: Our By The Way Concierge solves readers’ dilemmas , including whether it’s okay to ditch a partner at security, or what happens if you get caught flying with weed . Submit your question here . Or you could look to the gurus: Lonely Planet and Rick Steves .

The best Black Friday travel deals on flights and hotels

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Black Friday is still in effect, and though the occasion usually calls on us to shop for discounted gifts and gadgets, there are also ways to save on travel with special deals on flights, hotels, car rentals, and the like.

Sites like Expedia , Hotels.com , CruiseCritic , and more are running promos when you schedule a trip with them today, so if you're already planning an escape from the winter doldrums, we've rounded up a guide to popular sites you can book and save with.  Pro tip: If you're planning a flight, it's worth noting that you should avoid leaving on a Saturday, as this tends to be the most expensive day to fly. Leaving on a Wednesday and returning on a Thursday is likely the least busy and least costly window for air travel. For helpful tips on savvy traveling, read more cheap flight hacks from a frequent traveler .

Before taking off on your next adventure, you'd better be sure to have the right equipment. We've compiled the top suitcases on sale in our best Black Friday luggage round-up. Also check out our mainstay guides to the best luggage and best travel backpacks , so you can stay organized and focus on enjoying your trip. 

Best Black Friday travel deals 

Expedia When you create an Expedia OneKey membership by signing up with your email, you can save 30% or more on select hotels when you book by November 29 and travel by the end of 2024.

Hotels.com Hotels.com is a part of the Expedia group's network, so there's lots of overlap between the sites' offerings. With a OneKey membership, Hotels.com is offering 30% off or more with Member Prices on select hotels when you book by November 29, 2023, and travel by December 31, 2024.

CruiseCritic Now until November 26, get up to 30% off on cruise lines including Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Atlas Ocean Voyages, and more. 

Fox Rent A Car Now until midnight Sunday, November 25, you can reserve a 2024 car, SUV, or minivan for pick up at all USA Corporate locations between January 1 to April 30, 2024, for up to 51% off. 

AirBnB Though the site isn't running any special Black Friday promotions, an AirBnB gift card never expires and makes for a great gift for any wanderlust-driven loved ones on your holiday shopping list. 

Caesars If you're booking a trip to "Sin City," Caesars compiles the top hotels in Las Vegas in one place, as well as discounts on shows and attractions. Their promotions page lists codes you can enter to save on rooms when you book before midnight, November 29. 

Going.com Formerly known as "Scott's Cheap Flights," Going.com is also not among the sites hosting Black Friday promotions, but in our experience, it's a helpful alert tool for fluctuating flight costs. See more in our full explainer on Scott's Cheap Flights memberships .

Skyscanner Skyscanner's Black Friday edit includes highly discounted rates on hotel rooms across the globe. 

Kayak Kayak highlights one of the best deals on their radar from the Fontainebleu Luxury Resort , where if you book at least a 2-night stay before November 29, you can save up to 50%. 

Collective Retreats From now until 5 pm on November 28, you can score deals on overnight stays in the luxury Collective Governors Island, Collective Vail, and Collective Hill Country locations. For every stay, Collective Retreats plants one tree in their dedicated effort to combat deforestation. 

AirCanada AirCanada's Seat Sale includes deals on flights to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and others when you book by November 26, 2023 and travel between November 27, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

Exodus Travels Until November 30, 2023, you can use the code BF2024 to book a guided adventure with a focus on hiking, biking, wildlife, and cultural immersion expeditions for 20% off. 

IHG The best deals from IHG are found on their app, available via the App Store or Google Play . You automatically get 500 points when you create an account, and from now until November 28, 2023, you can save 20% at participating hotels when you stay by April 30, 2024. 

Aer Lingus A round-trip flight to Ireland has never been more in reach than during Aer Lingus' Black Friday Sale. Book by November 29 and travel before March 31, 2024, for up to $100 off economy class or up to $200 business class.

Qatar Airways Book a flight online or via the Qatar Airways mobile app (available on the App Store or Google Play ) by midnight November 24, 2023, to get up to $350 off in Business Class and up to $150 off in Economy Class. This deal applies when you travel between December 30, 2023, and October 31, 2024, and only on return flights until January 21, 2024.

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After hours of overindulging on turkey , mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie , the last thing we want to do is muscle our way through Black Friday shopping crowds, so we're easing into it from our couch. And what’s better motivation for booking a quick getaway than spending a few days locked in with family?

Though the Delta variant has left things uncertain, people are still not slowing down on their revenge traveling . In fact, a study conducted by Amex Trendex revealed that 47 percent of respondents are planning to travel for at least one holiday this season. And, because many people are still able to work from home, they have the flexibility to avoid the busiest travel days and extend their trips if they need to. People are so eager to get away from their WFH nooks and everyday life that a new trend called “trip stacking” has been noted by travel experts . What is trip stacking, exactly? It’s when people book multiple trips over the same period of time so that if one destination falls through due to COVID restrictions, they still have a backup booked and ready to go.

So yeah, you’re going to want to check out our roundup of the best Black Friday travel deals you can expect this year. From glamping to group tours to airline miles, there’s something for everyone.

Note: Not all Black Friday travel deals are available for 2021 yet; when unavailable, we have listed the offerings from last year and will update as soon as discounts are announced.

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What Types of Travel Deals Will There Be for Black Friday 2021?

While things may not be entirely back to normal, travel restrictions are not nearly as stringent as they were last year—thanks to multiple vaccines available—so if you managed to get a $100 round-trip to Bora Bora in 2020, don’t expect such a deep discount this year. Travel companies, airlines and hotels will of course be offering major discounts for Black Friday, but because demand is super high at the moment, they may not be as generous this year compared to last year.

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The Best Domestic Hotel Deals

1. marriott.

One of the most sought-after hotel brands, a stay at the Marriot means you’re getting the most bang for your buck since the hotel chain is known for unbeatable food, top tier resort amenities and exceptional service. This year’s Black Friday deal is available through the Marriot Bonvoy program—which was launched back in 2019 and replaced Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty brands.

Deal: For 2021, customers will be able to save 25 percent off their stay at one of Marriott’s participating resorts if they book for three nights or more.

2. Graduate Hotels

So your favorite cousin couldn’t make it to your house for Thanksgiving this year because she’s studying at a university far away, but you can bring the spirit of the holiday to her when you stay at one of these unique properties courtesy of Graduate Hotels. They give travelers comfortable accommodations in university communities across the country. We’re talking Bloomington, IN; Knoxville, TN; and Roosevelt Island, just to name a few.

Deal: The company was docking 50 percent off bookings last holiday season, and we’re hoping they’ll do the same this year. Cousin Molly has to taste Aunt Sally’s famed mac and cheese, exams be damned.

3. Collective Retreats

For those who’d prefer to be one with nature, Collective Retreats has a plethora of outdoorsy excursions for you to pick from. Gone are the days when camping meant shacking up in a rusty tent with mosquitos gnawing at you all night long. This luxury outdoor company gives their customers the VIP camping experience fit with breathtaking views, gourmet culinary experiences and once-in-a-lifetime activities, you’ll think you’re in a five-star hotel.

Deal: Last year, they were offering 40 percent off accommodations at their Collective Hill Country, Collective Vail and Collective Governors Island locations.

4. The Meritage Collection

Who doesn’t love a multi-layered deal that continues to give? With multiple locations in Napa, La Jolla, Huntington Beach and Kauai, The Meritage Collection has five luxury resorts in California and Hawaii.

Deal: The luxe accommodation brand made sure you forgot all 2020 woes offering a 21 percent discount when you booked a two-night stay at any of their hotels last year. Not only that, but they doubled down on the savings by giving $21 daily food and beverage credit. Fingers crossed we can expect more of the same this year.

5. New England Inns & Resorts

Maybe you don’t particularly care for the northeast, but you have a loved one who has a palate for clam chowder. Well, you can simply gift them a stay at one of these pristine accommodations courtesy of New England Inns & Resorts if 2020’s deals are anything to go by.

Deal: Last year, they gave customers a $50 promotional gift card with the purchase of a $250 gift card and a $100 gift card with the purchase of a $500 gift card. The best part was that the purchased gift cards do not expire so your friend or loved one can use it to book a stay at their convenience.

The Best International Hotel Deals

1. glamping hub.

Hey, a nice resort is great, but how about you take your family on a rejuvenating excursion in nature? For all your tent, cabin and treehouse rentals, turn to Glamping Hub. This mecca for all things outdoorsy has the rustic, woodsy vibe down pat. And for a great deal too.

Deal: Last year, the company was offering $30 off any booking over $200 at any of their 26,000 locations on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

With hundreds of luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties around the world, there’s a Hyatt accommodation for every type of traveler.

Deal: If the November frostiness just isn’t appealing to you, try and hop on Hyatt’s Dream Away and Get Away holiday deal which could get you 20 percent discount off your entire stay at their resorts located in warmer places such as Aruba, Greece and Italy.

3. Palladium Hotel Group

Calling all thalassophiles (ahem, lovers of the sea), this one’s for you. Get your fill of ocean views and water-based activities when you book a stay through the Palladium Hotel Group which has locations on the shores of Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

Deal: The company previously offered 57 percent off a three-night minimum stay and $1,500 resort credit which you can splurge on a nice massage and delicious dinner after a day surfing, snorkeling and everything in-between. We’ll take two of those deals for 2021, please.

4. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

If you don’t know exactly where you want to go, but you’re all for a hotel that’ll give you the best deal then consider peeking at Wyndham Hotels’ locations page. This renowned chain has hotel and resorts across the globe. You can even filter your search by amenities: If you want to travel with your four-legged family member they have locations that allow pets or if you want an abode with meeting and banquet facilities because you want to turn that vacay into a workcation, they also have hotels with spaces for that too.

Deal: Wyndham typically offers 25 percent off your two-night minimum stay at a participating hotel during the holiday season.

5. Meliá Hotels International

If you’re planning an exclusive family vacation (and you might just need one after all that Thanksgiving hoopla) with just you and your immediate kin, a stay at one of Meliá Hotels’ posh locations may be the ideal pick. You’ll have plenty of options to choose from since the brand has establishments in coveted destinations such as China and the Arabian Gulf.

Deal: During their Black Friday offerings last year, the company was not only docking 50 percent off your stay, but kids could also stay for free at select hotels.

The Best Travel Company Deals

1. booking.com.

One of the most recognizable names when it comes to reserving a vacation, it only makes sense that Booking.com has tons of deals for travelers to choose from.

Deal: Last year’s offerings started with 30 percent off from participating establishments with thousands more unleashing on Nov. 19, 2020. So, we strongly advise you keep an eye out a few weeks prior to Turkey Day.

2. Friendly Planet Travel

Perfect for booking that group New Year’s vacation, Friendly Planet Travel compiles the best deals on group tours and flights in bucket list destinations such as Portugal and Morocco.

Deal: Check in on Black Friday for specific deals but we’re told that guests can save up to $1,300 per person on hordes of air-inclusive packaged tours.

3. Ker & Downey Africa

They may be based in Cape Town, but this luxury African safari company will help you put together your ideal Safari excursion across the African continent.

Deal: Last year, travelers were able to save up to 75 percent at some of the continent’s prestigious lodges and hotels with travel vouchers that went on sale in early November.

4. CheapCaribbean

If hanging with elephants and zebras on an African safari are not your thing, how about a relaxing retreat picked for you by this travel company that specializes in beach vacations? Cue the beachside mojitos please.

Deal: In the past, CheapCaribbean has offered wanderlusters up to 75 percent off stays at their 600 participating properties which are located across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

5. Brendan Vacations

If your bucket list includes jigging with the Irish and drinking with the Scots, then you want Brendan Vacations to curate a nice European excursion for you and your partner. The company focuses on trips specifically in the Celtic region.

Deal: Brendan Vacations was offering a free night in a castle plus up to $300 off flights for couples last year. Who knows what they may have in store this year?

The Best Airline Deals

Booking a nice hotel and getting the best deal on a guided tour will be for naught if you end up spending a hefty penny on your flights. That’s why airlines such as JetBlue also give major discounts in honor of Black Friday.

Deal: Last year, JetBlue was not only offering up to $400 off vacation packages but perks included a $1,500 resort credit at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica or a guaranteed room upgrade at the Barcelo Aruba all-inclusive. Even Santa himself couldn’t drum up a better discount.

2. United Airlines

United Airlines may not have been offering discounts off travel packages in 2020, but they did their part in making sure travelers got some perks.

Deal: Last year, the airline was matching mileage purchases through its MileagePlus program, offering a 30 percent bonus for customers who purchased between 3,000 and 14,000 miles; 60 percent bonus if you bought between 15,000 and 34,000 miles; and a 100 percent bonus for those who bought a 35,000 or more.

3. Alaska Airlines

No, you don’t have to travel to the Last Frontier if you book a trip with Alaska Airlines (although you can if you want to). This major American airline operates a large domestic network, flying to places such as the Pacific Northwest, the West Coast and Hawaii, plus international destinations such as Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Deal: If you have always fancied a cheap trip to Vegas, perhaps 2020 would have been the year to do it since tickets to the gambling capital from anywhere on the West Coast were as low as $29 one-way. East Coasters were paying a bit more with a trip from New York to San Francisco going for $89. Still, that’s a deep discount considering that same trip costs $270 at the time of this writing.

4. Hawaiian Airlines

Another airline that was offering steep discounts for flyers, Hawaiian Airlines has yet to announce their Black Friday travel deals for 2021 but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a cheap getaway to the Aloha State this year.

Deal: In 2020, flights between Hawaii and the West Coast were as low as $198 round-trip, while flights from the East Coast were starting at $598 round-trip. Of course, nifty travelers could slash that price lower if they opted for flights with connections.

5. Qatar Airways

One of the most easily recognizable airlines, Qatar Airways is known for their A-class planes, impeccable service and killer flight attendant uniforms. That’s why we’ll definitely be keeping an ear to the ground to see if this lush airline will be offering deep discounts again this year.

Deal: Last year Qatar Airways docked 30 percent off airfares.

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2,600+ US flights canceled: United, American Airlines resume service after global outage

• A global IT outage caused delays and cancellations for air passengers around the world.
• Several U.S. carriers, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, issued ground stops for all their flights early on Friday due to communication problems.
• The aviation sector is hit particularly hard due to its sensitivity to timings.

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William Sikora III was supposed to fly from Philadelphia to Detroit on Friday morning.

“We are stuck at this airport,” he posted in a video on X at 6 a.m., zooming in on blue airport screens showing system errors. “United, Delta, America, all this stuff is down. People are just sitting here. The apps still say our flight’s on time because they can’t update information in the apps.”

Air passengers around the world faced delays, cancellations and problems checking in as airports and airlines were caught up in a  massive IT outage  that also affected industries ranging from banks to media companies.

Several U.S. carriers, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, issued ground stops for all their flights early on Friday due to communication problems, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

There were over 2,600 flights canceled and nearly 9,200 delays as of 5 p.m. ET, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware . Most airlines were able to resume operations as the morning progressed, but many said they expected disruptions to continue throughout the day.

More on the outage: Global tech outage grounds flights, hits banks and media businesses

Megan Brown said Washington Dulles Airport was surprisingly calm, even as the airline industry was in turmoil. She said the airport was less crowded than usual, making for a quicker-than-expected security screening, and passengers seemed understanding about the disruptions.

"We just took the gamble and came here, and hopefully we’ll leave today,” Brown told USA TODAY by phone from Dulles. “There’s nothing you can do.”

Her family's 8:25 a.m. ET flight to San Francisco was delayed, but they were able to take off within a couple of hours. "A cheer just erupted as the gate agent said we are going to start boarding," she said.

Around the world, airports and airlines advised customers to arrive earlier than normal for flights.

Around 9 a.m. Sikora posted another video showing fellow travelers sitting on the floor and standing in the middle of a crowded Philadelphia International Airport terminal. 

“Everyone is in the same boat. Just wandering and sitting,” he told USA TODAY.

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The cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike blamed the global tech outage on a defect in an update for Microsoft Windows hosts.

“Today was not a security or cyber incident. Our customers remain fully protected," Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz posted on X . "We understand the gravity of the situation and are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and disruption. We are working with all impacted customers to ensure that systems are back up and they can deliver the services their customers are counting on. As noted earlier , the issue has been identified and a fix has been deployed. There was an issue with a Falcon content update for Windows Hosts."

The aviation sector was hit particularly hard due to its sensitivity to timings. Airlines rely on a closely coordinated schedule often run by air traffic control. Just one delay of a few minutes can throw off a flight schedule for take-offs and landings for an airport and airline for the rest of the day.

"The issue affected many separate systems, such as those used for calculating aircraft weight, checking in customers, and phone systems in our call centers," United Airlines said in a statement. "After pausing all departures overnight, flights resumed on Friday morning and we are working diligently to get our customers to their destinations."

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Are flights still grounded? How long will flight delays last?

"Ground stops and delays will be intermittent at various airports as the airlines work through residual technology issues," the FAA said, adding that it's working closely with airlines to resume normal operations.

Travelers are advised to contact their airlines and monitor the FAA's website for the latest information.

How to find the reason for flight delay

Customers can ask airlines why their flight is canceled or delayed, but the Department of Transportation confirmed that it considers the delays and cancellations caused by Friday's IT outage to be "controllable" by the airlines. While airlines may say they didn't cause the computer error, it means that the DOT will hold them responsible for upholding the commitments they've made to customers when it comes to policies like rebooking or hotel and meal vouchers as the mess gets sorted out. Every airline's policy is outlined on the DOT customer service dashboard.  

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics also tracks causes of delays and cancellations.

Airline waivers

Airlines are doing what they can to provide extra flexibility to those affected by the outage.

• American issued a waiver for affected travelers covering all of its U.S. hubs.
• Delta issued a waiver allowing all passengers traveling Friday to rebook their flights.
• Frontier issued a waiver offering rebooking for travelers whose flights were delayed by more than 3 hours. Customers whose flights were canceled may opt for a refund or credit toward future travel.
• United issued a waiver for select airports so passengers can make changes if their flights are affected, though a United spokesperson told USA TODAY that nearly all of the airline's flights depart or arrive in one of the airports covered by the waiver.
• Spirit issued a waiver allowing customers who are booked to fly Friday or Saturday through any airport in its network to change their flights at no additional charge.

What happens if my flight is canceled?

Department of Transportation rules  require all airlines to offer customers a refund if their flights are canceled for any reason, but customers may be entitled to additional compensation if a cancellation is within the airline's control.

What should I do if my flight is delayed?

If your flight is experiencing a long delay, the Transportation Department suggests asking airline staff if they will pay for meals or a hotel room.

The DOT dashboard reflects airlines' official policies, but many carriers handle compensation for delays on a case-by-case basis and may provide vouchers or other benefits in some situations that are not formally covered.

What is considered a significant flight delay?

Each airline defines significant delays differently, but the DOT's dashboard identifies which airlines provide compensation for controllable delays of 3 or more hours.

For instance, all major U.S. carriers are supposed to provide a meal voucher for flights delayed by at least 3 hours for reasons within their control. Additionally, Alaska, JetBlue and Southwest offer credit or a travel voucher when a controllable delay "results in passenger waiting for 3 hours or more from the scheduled departure time," according to the dashboard.

How to file compensation for a delayed flight

Travelers seeking monetary compensation for delayed flights should file a claim with their respective airlines. Passengers seeking other types of compensation, like frequent flyer miles, may be able to request those through the airline's customer service.

Contributing: Andrew Mills, Joanna Plucinska and Lisa Barrington ; Reuters

The Key Points at the top of this article were created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and reviewed by a journalist before publication. No other parts of the article were generated using AI. Learn more .

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Airlines and Passengers Still Struggling, a Day After Global Outage

The widespread tech failure left carriers trying to recover and passengers waiting for relief, with many flights still delayed or canceled.

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By Christine Chung and Derek M. Norman

A day after a tech outage disrupted industries worldwide, airlines are digging themselves out from the fallout of thousands of delayed and canceled flights that have left travelers stranded and searching to find a way home over the weekend.

On Saturday morning, delays and cancellations had ebbed, and both domestic and international airlines said they expected to return to near normal operations. But higher than usual cancellation rates are still likely throughout the day, as airlines continue to maneuver planes and their flight crews back into position.

Yesterday’s software outages immobilized airlines , affecting numerous functions, including calculating aircraft weight, checking in and communicating with travelers. The waits stacked up for passengers, and some were left with no option other than to sleep at airports.

Grace Aldrin, 23, said she slept on the floor by baggage claim at La Guardia Airport in New York on Friday night after her United flight to Chicago was delayed overnight. She opened her suitcase and slept on top of her clothes, surrounded by others doing the same.

“They didn’t offer any hotel vouchers — they just told us that we could upload our hotel receipts to United Cares and maybe get a refund,” she said. “I called every hotel I could, and they were all booked.”

At 4 a.m., security officers woke her up, and she trudged back into the terminal, where she eventually got on a standby flight.

Delta Air Lines said in a statement on Saturday that more than 600 of its flights — mostly those departing in the morning and early afternoon — had been canceled, and that passengers could expect additional cancellations as the day progressed. The airline has 4,185 scheduled flights today, 13 percent of which have already been canceled, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics firm. That cancellation rate is far higher than normal.

The weekend, when there are generally several thousand fewer flights in the United States than compared with weekdays, gives airlines a bit more room to recover, said Michael McCormick, a former Federal Aviation Administration control tower operator and an assistant professor of aviation science at Embry-Riddle University in Daytona Beach, Fla.

“From a system perspective, today is running well,” he added. “For passengers, not so much.”

Worldwide, there are around 104,000 flights scheduled today. As of the morning, more than 1,800 of these — or about 1.8 percent — had been canceled, according to Cirium. In the U.S., there are some 24,000 scheduled flights. By noon, delays and cancellations had ticked up at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta’s largest hub, where the average delay exceeded an hour and a half, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration .

Several carriers, including Delta , United Airlines and Spirit Airlines , still have waivers in effect today allowing passengers to rebook flights without any additional fees. However, passengers said these had not made a dent in easing their journeys. Yesterday, airline apps crashed intermittently, phone and chat services were mired in hourslong waits, and hundreds of people waited in lines to speak with gate agents. Today, passengers are hoping their rebooked or delayed flights actually take off.

Andrew Gallagher, a 52-year-old traveling with his partner for “the trip of a lifetime” to several European cities, including a jaunt on the Orient Express, was supposed to be on a United flight to Amsterdam departing from Newark yesterday. There was no alert or notification that the flight was canceled. Then, he said the airline made no attempt to find him an alternative flight, despite his efforts to reach them by phone and by chat through its website. The only notification he said he received from them was that his pre-ordered meal was canceled. He is now booked on a Saturday evening flight to Brussels.

Many travelers also reported that gate agents were not offering any compensation — for accommodations, transport or meals — or instruction in how to receive it — despite the Transportation Department’s direction that airlines provide assistance to travelers with lengthy delays and cancellations related to the outages.

Patrick Flanagan, a 39-year-old cybersecurity worker from Richmond, Va., and his wife were wrapping up their Las Vegas vacation when the outage upended air travel Friday morning. They had already checked their bags and boarded their plane, which was scheduled to depart at about 6 a.m., and waited for roughly two hours on the tarmac before they were told to deplane.

Mr. Flanagan said he spent about 12 hours at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Friday, mostly at the Delta counter trying to retrieve his and his wife’s luggage.

At the airport, there were crowds of people at every counter, unsure of how to rebook their flights or get their bags back. “There were probably hundreds of people in every single line to talk to anybody in a Delta uniform,” he said.

“We still don’t have our bags,” Mr. Flanagan said on Saturday morning, from his hotel room in Las Vegas, where he and his wife are staying until they fly out on their rebooked flight on Sunday. “We’re stuck in the clothes that we were wearing to the airport.”

But he did get a $12 meal voucher, he said.

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Because of an editing error, an earlier version of this article misidentified the location of Embry-Riddle University where Michael McCormick is an assistant professor of aviation science. He teaches at the Daytona Beach, Fla., location, not in New Jersey.

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Airport tech outage: Were you stuck in a NY airport? You may be eligible for a refund

After a technology outage disrupted the operations of major airlines Friday, you may be wondering if you'll be able to get any refunds for a canceled or heavily delayed flight.

The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport saw 33% of their flights delayed or canceled by 10 a.m. Friday and varying cancellations and delays rippled throughout the state's airports, including the closure of LaGuardia from midnight to around 6 a.m.

Here's what to know about any flight-related refunds you may be eligible for.

What does travel insurance cover?

Canceled flights delaying your trip for at least 3-12 hours are typically covered by comprehensive travel insurance, Progressive said . And if your flight is delayed more than 12 hours, you may qualify for trip cancellation coverage, depending on your plan.

If your flight is delayed or canceled for a covered reason and not rebooked in a certain amount of time, you can file a claim through your insurer.

You also may qualify for reimbursements for some or all of these costs caused by your delayed flight, including:

• Extra accommodation and food costs
• Missed pre-paid trip events
• Added costs for meeting up with your cruise or travel group

And, according to Progressive, federal law requires airlines to reimburse you if they cancel a flight or delay it for a certain amount of time and you choose not to travel. If the delay or cancellation qualifies, file a refund request through the airline.

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Which airlines are offering refunds?

Many airlines are back up and running after Friday's difficulties but most haven't given clear answers when it comes to if or how they're working to alleviate customers' troubles.

Delta Airlines

Delta issued a travel waiver for all customers who booked flights departing Friday, allowing them to manage their travel changes via delta.com and the FlyDelta app.

The fare difference will be waived if your rebooked travel occurs on or before Wednesday, July 24 in the same cabin of service as you had originally booked.

American Airlines

Customers whose travel plans were affected by the outage were offered a chance to rebook without fees, cancel or receive a refund, according to the airline , but American Airlines hasn't confirmed whether the offer still exists or has since been ended.

JetBlue did not respond to a request for the airline's reimbursement options offered in the wake of Friday's outage.

United Airlines

When asked whether any type of refund was available for their affected customers, United did not provide an answer, only that the airline is working to return customers' bags to them, which includes help from FedEx.

Emily Barnes is the New York State Team consumer advocate reporter for the USA TODAY Network.  Follow her on Twitter and Instagram  @byemilybarnes .  Get in touch at   [email protected] .

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