Travel experts issue warning on why you shouldn't book flights on this particular day

Heard that Tuesday is the best day to secure a cheaper price on flights? Well, here's why booking on this particular day may not matter after all.

According to travel experts Ski Vertigo, Tuesday might not necessarily be the cheapest day as securing the best deal can depend on a variety of factors that go beyond a specific time of the week.

These factors include; dynamic pricing models, increased traffic and demand, midweek price adjustments, promotional sales timing and fare comparison tools.

Here's a breakdown of these five factors:

Dynamic pricing models

• Airlines use sophisticated pricing algorithms that adjust fares in real-time based on elements like demand, competition, and booking patterns. These algorithms are always running, meaning discounts and price hikes can happen at any time. By not limiting yourself to booking on a specific day like Tuesday, you increase your chances of stumbling upon a spontaneous deal on any other day.

Increased Traffic and Demand

• Due to the common belief that Tuesdays are the optimal day for securing flight deals, there's often a surge in online traffic from travellers checking prices. This heightened activity can signal increased demand to airlines, leading them to maintain or even hike prices. Instead, booking on less busy days like Wednesdays or weekends might help you snag lower fares due to decreased demand.

Midweek Price Adjustments

• Airlines frequently reassess and tweak their prices midweek. Holding off until Wednesday or Thursday could land you a better deal as airlines may drop fares to fill remaining seats for imminent flights. Keeping an eye on prices during these days could help you capitalise on these adjustments, but remember to clear your cookies or use incognito mode.

Promotional Sales Timing

• Airlines often roll out promotional sales outside of typical working hours or over the weekend to lure in travellers planning trips during their downtime. These sales can offer hefty discounts on various routes. Staying alert for these promotions could lead to significant savings, which you might miss if you're solely focused on booking on a Tuesday.

Fare Comparison Tools

• Instead of sticking to specific days, it's often more beneficial to use fare comparison websites and apps. These tools keep an eye on prices across various airlines and routes, alerting you to the best deals as they come up.

More factors to consider when booking your flight are; the date and time of your booking, the location of the airport, and even your browsing cookies.

Being flexible can greatly affect the cost of your flight. Flying at off-peak times, such as early in the morning, late at night, or on less popular days, can result in cheaper fares.

Avoiding peak travel seasons and holidays, like school term times, can also lead to better deals.

Setting up price alerts is another effective way to be notified about cheaper flights.

Additionally, while last-minute deals can sometimes offer some savings, booking your flight well in advance usually results in better prices. Airlines often offer cheaper fares for tickets bought weeks before the departure date.

Searching for flights from or to alternative airports can also sometimes display cheaper options. Smaller or less busy airports might have lower fees, which can mean cheaper ticket prices, but make sure to compare the total travel time and cost to see if this option is worth it.

Something that some travellers might not know is how repeatedly checking the same website could change prices.

Travel websites might use cookies to track your search history, potentially hiking prices if they notice you're repeatedly interested in a specific route.

To avoid this potential price surge, consider clearing your browser cookies or using incognito mode.