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Expedia releases 2022 travel hacks including the best time to book airfare and hotels
7th annual report from Expedia and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) provides tips for saving money on travel SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
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[{"type":"text","content":"7th annual report from Expedia and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) provides tips for saving money on travel\n\n\nSEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Expedia® released its seventh annual report in partnership with Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) revealing travel hacks including the best time to book airfare, when to travel and other tips to help travelers navigate booking a vacation in 2022. The insights arrive just in time, as research conducted by the online travel brand found that one in five Americans are seeking savings tips and more than a third (38%) are willing to be flexible with their travel plans in order to save money on their next trip. *\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe key to cost savings in 2022 comes down to knowing what day to book, how far in advance and what day to travelFlight booking tips Based on data from ARC's massive online global airline sales database, average ticket prices for flights (ATPs) hit their lowest levels of the last 12 months during December 2020 and January 2021. Since then, ATPs have steadily risen and are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. ATPs specifically for international flights have also grown but remain on average 35 percent lower compared to 2019.1\nWith ATPs leveling off, the key to cost savings in 2022 comes down to knowing what day to book, how far in advance and what day to travel.\nOptimal Booking Window2\nDomestic flights prices usually start to increase 21 days before departure, while prices for international flights start to increase 28 days before. The sweet spot to book a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance, while international flights should be booked three to four months in advance for the lowest prices. Ideal day of the week to book3 \nThe ideal day to book a flight is Sunday, not Friday. For domestic flights this can save travelers around five percent, and for international flights the savings are nearly 10 percent. Ideal day of the week to travel4\nThe ideal day to start a domestic trip is Friday, not Monday. This will yield savings of more than 15 percent. For international flights, the cheapest day to start the trip is on a Thursday, not Tuesday, to save more than five percent. In summary, for both domestic and international flights, it is generally cheaper to start the trip during the latter half of the week (Wednesday through Satu...