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EXPEDIA 2026 AIR HACKS: FRIDAY TAKES OFF AS THE NEW CHEAPEST DAY TO DEPART AND BOOK
SEATTLE, February 17, 2026--Today, Expedia® released its 2026 Air Hacks Report, revealing a major shift in traveler savings: Friday, has become the cheapest day of the week to fly and book, driven by reduced business travel at the end of the week. The report shows that August is the most affordable month to travel, with international destinations, Honduras, Morelia and Tokyo, seeing some of the biggest fare drops.
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