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How to avoid airline price surges this Thanksgiving

 
Published Nov. 10, 2015

There's nothing like going home for the holidays. That's why it's so important to find ways to battle the inevitable holiday travel prices.

Flight prices will increase during Thanksgiving, but that doesn't mean you can't find cheap flights. Here are a few tips to help you find last-minute Thanksgiving travel deals.

SIGN UP FOR FARE ALERTS: They're available from sites or travel apps like AirfareWatchdog, Hitlist and more.

No matter which website you book with, make sure you strike while the iron is hot. Airline ticket prices change rapidly, so sleeping on them could mean losing a great deal.

SEARCH MULTIPLE SITES AND CLEAR YOUR COOKIES: When comparing flight prices, clearing the cookies in your browser, or using a different browser altogether, can help you find the cheapest flights.

It's amazing what you can do by simply tricking the travel sites into thinking you're a new visitor. That's what clearing your browser cookies can do.

KEEP FLIGHT DATES FLEXIBLE: No matter what you do, don't even think about flying out the Wednesday before or the Sunday after Thanksgiving. While they might be the most convenient travel days, that also makes them the most expensive. If you can, try flying on Thanksgiving Day and flying back the Monday after Thanksgiving.