Black Friday who?
Those Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are hard to pass up. It’s a great time to get almost everything on your list – but according to our data, travel may not be one of them. We found that it’s actually cheaper to book your 2023 trips during the 2nd week of January than to book on Cyber Weekend*.
The pre-check
The week’s latest travel stories and news.
- Get those Euro trips booked.
According to this story, US travelers are seeking EU and UK destinations in 2023. - Things are looking… up?
After the chaos that ensued this summer, many airlines have been more reliable and are performing better with modified schedules. - Can I get a refund?
Maybe – the DOT told several US airlines that they’ll need to refund travelers for canceled and severely delayed flights from this summer. - Busy skies ahead.
As you’ve probably guessed, Thanksgiving travel is going to be busy so give yourself extra time if you’re headed to the airport. - Talk about a game-changer.
A number of US Parks are beginning to offer all-terrain power wheelchairs for rent – an inclusive change we love to see.
Trending travel
Get through the holidays (and airport security) faster
Say you just arrived at the airport on the way to your holiday destination. You’re excited, ready to take to the skies and then… that security line. It has more twists than a candy cane. Before you start stressing, we can help. This holiday season we’ve partnered with CLEAR® to give the gift of a free, 3-month membership to CLEAR Plus** to all new members who enroll by 12/31/22. Want to spend less time in the airport security line? Here’s what you need to know:
- First things first: what’s CLEAR Plus?
CLEAR Plus is a frictionless way to breeze through security at 45+ airports nationwide with just a glance – no need to stop and pull out your ID. Once enrolled, a CLEAR Ambassador will escort you to the front of the security line to complete screening. - Cool. How do I get started?
Simple, quickly enroll in CLEAR here (you’ll need to do this on a mobile device). Once enrolled, you’ll receive a promotional code for 3-months free of CLEAR Plus – just show your promo code to an Ambassador at any CLEAR airport location and you’ll be on your way. - Why is KAYAK giving me this gift?
According to our survey, 43% of the US population is dreading having to travel this holiday season***. Which bums us out – so to make travel more enjoyable, we’re not only helping you find your holiday flights, we’re also finding ways to get you to your gate faster. - Also, how is CLEAR Plus different from TSA PreCheck®?
CLEAR Plus is a faster way to verify your identity so you don’t have to wait in crowded lines to have your ID checked, while TSA PreCheck® expedites the physical screening process so you don’t have to remove your shoes, laptop, belt, etc. Use them together to help you get through airport security quicker and with less stress. - What else do I need to know?
After 3 months, your CLEAR Plus membership will auto-renew at $189/year. And while we hope you realize you never want to travel without it again, if it’s not for you – know you can cancel at any time. Pro tip: set a calendar reminder towards the end of your free 3 months so you can make the decision that works for you.
Ready to get going? Learn more about CLEAR Plus perks and how to start enrolling here.
Tricks of the trade
More tips for a less stressful season.
No matter how you’re getting to your destination – whether by train, plane or car – there are things you can do to ease the stress of holiday travels. Travel + Leisure has 15 tips to make your trips easier – including our insight that rental cars should be booked, like, now.
Social shoutouts
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we asked @athabascan.adventures for tips on how to be mindful travelers when visiting Native and Indigenous lands – here’s what she had to say.
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*KAYAK US/CA considered searches on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2019 and 2021 compared to searches through January of the following year for all future travel dates.
**Terms apply. Limited time only – offer valid through 12/31/2022. Available only to new CLEAR Plus members. After your free 3-month trial, CLEAR Plus Membership auto-renews at $189/year. To opt out, cancel anytime before your free trial ends. See instructions here. Family Member accounts renew annually at $60 each per year after the initial free trial term and are billed to the Primary Member account. See CLEAR’s full terms and conditions here.
***Survey methodology: This survey has been conducted using an online interview administered to members of the YouGov Plc panel of individuals who have agreed to take part in surveys. All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. The total sample size was 1240 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between the 14th – 17th of October 2022. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (aged 18+).
