"But whether the travel deals are actually steals may require you to do some research in advance and read the fine print so you don't face some unexpected fees once you're on vacation. If you regularly book through a specific travel provider and have a sense of what you normally pay, that will help you to better suss out whether you're actually saving money."
"Knowing what a specific trip or ticket would normally cost is important because travel providers may have artificially inflated the price just to offer a discount this week, Sally French, a travel expert at NerdWallet, cautioned to the Associated Press. There's a sense of urgency with deals like these, she said, but it's also important to make sure a trip that you're booking actually works for you and is something you genuinely want."
"Amtrak may not seem like the most exciting place to begin, but if you regularly travel by train -or have a trip in mind-you may be able score up to 25% off regularly priced fares if you book a ticket by December 3 for travel anytime from January 5 to March 15, 2026. That said, there are four blackout dates that coincide with holidays in January and February, while some routes aren't eligible for the discount."
Travel Tuesday falls on December 2, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and often features many travel promotions. Consumers should research and read fine print to avoid unexpected fees and determine whether advertised discounts are genuine. Knowing typical prices for a desired route or ticket enables identification of artificially inflated pre-discount fares. Some deals are limited to select dates, locations, or routes and may include blackout dates. Regular customers of specific companies may find the most useful offers, but urgency around promotions should not override ensuring the trip fits personal plans and travel needs. Amtrak is offering up to 25% off select fares with restrictions.
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