A number of airlines have revealed they will be taking part in the Black Friday sales this year, offering discounts on flights to destinations across the globe.
And with the discounts available in this year's event, now might be the perfect time to book that trip you've been hoping to take - or get away for a winter break.
While many hopeful travellers will be airing caution when it comes to making holiday plans, airlines are aiming to boost customer confidence and in many cases offering free flight changes and amendments amid the pandemic.
Most of these deals are only available for a limited time - and subject to availability - but it is the ideal opportunity to save some money on the cost of travel.
So if you're thinking a trip out of the UK might be on the cards for 2021, take a look at some of the offers and discounts from the major airlines this Black Friday.
British Airways
British Airways Holidays is launching a range of Black Friday offers, with savings available across both short and long-haul holidays.
Discounts will be available across all British Airways Holidays bookings made between Thursday 26 November and midnight on Saturday 28 November 2020.
The holiday provider is also offering a great range of two-night city breaks to Europe for just £99, including to destinations such as on Barcelona, Bilbao, Warsaw, Budapest and Prague. In addition, a number of European hotels, including Mr & Mrs Smith properties, are offering 50% off their hotel prices over the course of Black Friday, when booked with British Airways Holidays. There are also deals to be had for those travelling further afield, with attractive offers to the Caribbean and Cancun, including up to £200 off all-inclusive holidays in select hotels.
Meanwhile travellers to the USA can upgrade to World Traveller Plus from just £200 return per person, when they make a flight and hotel booking during this period.
Customers can to head to ba.com/blackfriday to find out more.
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic launched its Black Friday sale on November 23, 2020.
Passengers can get a discount on upper class return flights starting at £999 as well as 50 percent off reward seats.
In addition, flights to St Vincent with Economy Light start from £349, Premium from £599 and Upper Class from £999.
Customers booking with Virgin Atlantic will benefit from the airline’s flexible booking policy. Customers may change the dates of their travel up to two times as well as change names once, with the associated fees waived, though fare difference may apply.
More details here.
easyJet
While they gave the sales a miss last year, for 2020 Easyjet launched its Black Friday offer early with 350,000 seats on sale from £24.99 to and from the UK. Seats booked in the sale are for travel between December 10, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
The Black Friday cheap seats are available until December 2, 2020 and are subject to availability.
While their sister branch Easyjet holidays is also celebrating its first birthday. To celebrate you can get £100 off holidays on bookings over £1000 using promo code BF100 at the checkout.
Browse flights here
Ryanair
Ryanair has decided to launch a buy one get one free offer on some of its tickets.
This means you can take a mate with you (travel restriction permitting) to get away from the misery of the UK.
The offer is valid on travel dates between the 1st December 2020 through to the 27th March 2021, and the airline says that it will offer the deal on 1,700 routes across its network, meaning there are plenty of European destinations on offer.
The deal is already available to book on the Ryanair website but you'll need to do so by midnight tomorrow (Friday 27th November) when the sale ends.
Jet2.com
A spokesperson for Jet2.com confirmed to the M.E.N that the airline would not be taking part in this year's Black Friday sales and will not have any specific deals over the event.
However they do have cheap seats available on flights to the Canary Islands, Spain and Cyprus over the next couple of months - with fares to Lanzarote, Tenerife, Madeira, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura starting at £44.
They've also released flights for Spring and Summer 2021 meaning those who want to plan ahead might find a bargain.
Qatar Airways
Qatar have also launched deals, including Bangkok from £469, Cape Town from £539 and more. They've also discounted business class flights too, if you fancy an upgrade.
Visit https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/offers/book-today.html? to browse and book.
Use the promo code BLACKFRIDAY when you book by 02 December 2020 for travel from 24 November 2020 until 30 September 2021.
Cathay Pacific
Customers can now access Cathay Pacific’s Green Friday online exclusive flight deals to Asia Pacific with prices starting from £379. With travel periods starting from 1 April and well into October 2021, customers can plan their trips with friends and family, taking advantage of the Two Together promotion running concurrently, and enjoy discount up to 50% the second ticket.
Popular holiday destinations such as Hong Kong start from £379, Bali and Ho Chi Minh City from £559, and Bangkok from £619 return in Economy Class.
Travellers who want to enjoy the Cherry Blossom season in Japan next April: flights to major Japanese cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo start from £669.
The Cathay Pacific sale runs until November 30 and you can view and book flights here.
As part of Cathay Pacific’s ‘Fly Worry Free’ promise, customers can also have unlimited ticket changes without any extra charge for up to a year after purchase.
