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TRAVELOCITY IDENTIFIES CHEAPEST DAYS TO FLY
OVER THANKSGIVING

Data Shows Avoiding Sunday Returns and Flexibility Are Key to Finding Cheap Flights

Southlake, Texas (September 23, 2010) – Travelocity’s Thanksgiving Travel Report found travelers can pay up to $170 more on airfare if they travel on peak days, indicating those who are flexible with their dates can save. To get a cheaper flight over Thanksgiving, the day-by-day analysis suggests travelers should avoid Sunday returns, and opt to return the Friday or Tuesday after the big day to get the lowest possible fares.

"This is the time of year when most travelers start thinking about their holiday travels," Genevieve Shaw Brown, Travelocity senior editor, said. "Those who plan on taking to the skies this year should begin their search now and use flexible dates search tools to nab the best travel deal."

Cheapest Days to Fly for Thanksgiving

As denoted in the chart to the side, average domestic airfare for the Thanksgiving holiday is cheapest ($293 roundtrip) for travelers departing on Thanksgiving Day and returning the Tuesday after the holiday and most expensive ($463 roundtrip) when travelers depart the Tues

day before Thanksgiving and return the Sunday after, two of the busiest days of the holiday. In general, a Sunday return bumps up the average fare while returns the Friday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving offer fares below the domestic average.

Additional Thanksgiving Data

Travelocity data also notes that the average domestic airfare for the extended Thanksgiving travel period is $384 roundtrip, a price point travelers should keep in mind as they’re shopping. Travelers searching for the lowest possible airfare should utilize Travelocity’s Flexible Dates shopping tool to save. For those also looking for a hotel, average domestic hotel rates over the holiday weekend are $152 per night.

For more travel tips and advice, go to The Window Seat travel blog.

About Travelocity Global

Travelocity® is committed to being the traveler's champion -- before, during and after the trip – and provides the most comprehensive and proactive guarantee in the industry (http://www.travelocity.com/guarantee). This customer-driven focus, backed by 24/7 live phone support, competitive prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity one of the largest travel companies in the world. Travelocity also owns and operates: Travelocity Business® for corporate travel; igougo.com, a leading online travel community; lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel; and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel marketing and distribution.

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