Friday flights now cheapest day to book and fly, new Expedia report finds
Travelers at El Paso, Texas' airport called it a "shock" that the Federal Aviation Administration closed the city airspace Wednesday, before lifting the travel restrictions. (KFOX) The days of booking your flights six months in advance to save a buck are officially over. According to Expedia’s 2026 Air Hacks Report, the early bird is now getting stuck with the bill, while a new wave of Friday flyers is reaping the rewards.As domestic airfares tick up 3% this year, a massive shift in travel data reveals that Friday has dethroned the weekend as the cheapest day to both book and fly — saving savvy travelers hundreds on everything from quick trips to Las Vegas to international treks to Tokyo. "Flight trends are constantly evolving and with Friday emerging as both the busiest day for ai...










