A leading travel agency, On the Beach, is encouraging families to consider taking their holidays during Easter instead of the summer in order to save money. The company suggests that this switch could potentially save families thousands of pounds and annual leave days, given that the Easter period includes two bank holidays. This shift would also result in lower demand and consequently, reduced prices during the peak summer period. Since the beginning of February, bookings for departures during the Easter holidays have been on average 50% cheaper than those in the summer, representing a saving of £1,268.
Zoe Harris, the chief customer officer at On the Beach, stated: "As an online travel agent, we don’t control the price of hotels or flights.". She added: "Due to the incredible demand for holidays during summer, and limited availability, prices are increased by hoteliers and flight providers and this cost is passed on to the customer via us. We want this to change, but it’s only achievable if people change their holiday habits.".
She further explained: "This year is the latest Easter has fallen for five years. Holidaying during the break means you can enjoy highs of up to 30 degrees in Egypt, 24 degrees in Greece and the Canaries, and 22 degrees in Turkey. So you get sunshine, a tan and save a whole lot of cash all while helping drive down prices for summer.". As an example, On the Beach highlighted a seven-night, all-inclusive stay at a four-star hotel in Costa Blanca, Spain, including flights, which for a family of four costs £2,175 over Easter and £3,712 in August.
According to Oliver Brendon, of AttractionTickets.com, there is a right and wrong tHe explains that snapping up flights within a certain period can bag you some cheaperfares for overseas jaunts. He said: "Contrary to what many travellers believe, industry data suggests that booking flights within a window of eight to 23 days before departure can offer some of the most competitive prices for international travel, especially when it comes to places like Florida.".
Booking right in the middle of this timeframe could lead to savings, and apparently, even the day of the week matters. Delving deeper, Brendon said: "We also know through historical external data that travellers can sometimes save up to 24 percent on flights if they book them on a Sunday, particularly within this eight to 23-day window.". Brendon points out Sunday, February 9th, or Sunday, February 16th as your golden ticket dates, reports the Express.. These are bang on target within the magic window and just right for locking down affordable family holiday deals for the half-term rush, he clarified. Although it may appear to be a last-minute dash, research shows Sundays are the best day to book flights for cheaper deals. This way you can reap the rewards of the best savings while avoiding the stress of last-minute price rises.
