Top Stories· August 17, 2026 at 07:47 p.m.
National Cheap Flight Day: What You Need to Know About Airfare Deals
Key takeaways
- BA and Virgin Atlantic have end-of-August sales
- Booking flights well in advance can lead to lower fares
This week marks National Potato Day, National Bacon Lovers Day, and August 23rd - National Cheap Flight Day. While the latter might seem dubious given its companions, it's actually a day that supposedly offers airfare deals as family vacation season ends and kids return to school. However, Gunnar Olson, flight deal analyst at Thrifty Traveler, is skeptical about the pre-determined date for cheap flights, stating that fares can drop at any moment. Nevertheless, there are other ways to grab a great flight deal this week.
