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EXPEDIA 2026 AIR HACKS: THURSDAY TAKES OFF AS THE CHEAPEST DAY TO DEPART FOR CANADIANS
TORONTO, February 17, 2026--Today, Expedia® released its 2026 Air Hacks Report, revealing a major shift in traveler savings: Thursday has become the cheapest day of the week to fly, driven by reduced business travel at the end of the week. The report shows that September is the most affordable month to travel, with international destinations, Raleigh, Amsterdam and Dublin seeing some of the biggest fare drops.
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