This Sunday expected to be the last day for Easter travel deals from Belfast Airport
This Sunday 22nd March is reportedly the estimated final best day for last-minute travel deals before the Easter bank holiday weekend. For those booking last-minute travel from Belfast Airport, this weekend will be the time to prepare and browse for unexpected deals.
Oliver Brendon, travel expert and CEO of AttractionTickets.com, revealed that the 22nd March could be the best day to find last minute travel deals, alongside sharing 4 additional key steps to unlocking better value when purchasing last-minute holidays and tickets online.
Loosen your filters to uncover cheaper options
“Flexibility is one of the biggest money-savers during school holidays. If you’re only searching specific dates or flight times, you may actually be filtering out more affordable alternatives.
We know that flying midweek, particularly Tuesday to Thursday, or choosing early morning departures can reduce costs. It’s also worth checking whether splitting a group into separate bookings works out cheaper than a single multi-passenger fare, as pricing structures don’t always reward group searches.”
Compare total costs, not just headline prices
“When comparing flights, hotels or ticket packages, something not a lot of people know is that the ‘lowest price’ filter doesn’t always show the true cheapest option.
Some platforms rank results by base fare only, excluding baggage, taxes or add-ons. It’s so important to always check whether you can sort by ‘total price’ so you’re comparing the full cost upfront and avoiding unexpected extras at checkout.”
Outsmart dynamic pricing before you book
“Easter is one of those high-demand periods where prices can move quickly as availability tightens. Many families think what they’re seeing is fixed, but fares are constantly adjusting based on demand and seat inventory.
If you’ve been repeatedly searching the same route or attraction tickets, it’s worth clearing your cookies or switching to a private browsing window before booking. Repeated searches often coincide with rising demand, so starting fresh ensures you’re seeing the most up-to-date pricing.”
Sign up before you start shopping
“Many travellers wait until they’re ready to book before signing up to newsletters or loyalty schemes, but by then you may have already missed early-access offers.
Travel brands frequently prioritise subscribers and loyalty members during busy periods like Easter, so signing up in advance can mean access to exclusive codes, priority booking windows or limited-time discounts that aren’t widely promoted.”
Book tickets on the Sunday 22nd March
“Our analysis shows that Sundays consistently present better booking potential. Airlines often recalibrate fares and release adjusted inventory over the weekend, and historically it’s reported that travellers save up to 23% by booking on a Sunday compared to a Friday.
It’s also reported that booking between 8 and 23 days before departure frequently falls within a competitive pricing window. When you layer that insight with the right day and even the right time of day, families can still make meaningful savings ahead of the Easter break.
With this in mind, Sunday 22nd March sit squarely within that key 8–23 day pre-departure window, making them great days to browse and see if you can find any strong deals.”