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Happy National Cheap Flights Day! Here’s how and when to score the most inexpensive deals: report

Nypost · · 524 words · By Aurielle Weiss
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “54.7% of respondents the brand surveyed thought the best deals came from months of prep.”
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While CheapOair is mentioned as a booking site, none of the provided evidence contains the specific survey result or the figure '54.7%'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — ATA Airlines, Inc., formerly known as American Trans Air and commonly referred to as ATA, was an American low-cost and charter airline based in Indianapolis, Indiana. ATA operated scheduled passenger …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATA_Airlines
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Affirm Holdings, Inc. is an American financial technology company and a point-of-sale lender. Founded in 2012 by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, it is the largest U.S. based buy now, pay later (BNPL) f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirm_Holdings
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ryanair is an Irish ultra-low-cost airline headquartered in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland. It is the largest airline in Europe by scheduled passengers carried, fleet size, and total flights. Globally…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryanair
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Claim 2: “Average fares for domestic flights were about 12% cheaper than they were earlier in August while international flights were about 17% less.”
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The provided evidence consists of general flight search engines and unrelated Wikipedia entries about people named August. No source provides the specific percentages (12% and 17%) mentioned in the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — August Anthony Alsina Jr. (born September 3, 1992) is an American R&B singer. He self-released his debut mixtape The Product in 2012, which was followed by The Product 2 the following year; he signed …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Alsina
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — August Wilson (né Frederick August Kittel Jr.; April 27, 1945 – October 2, 2005) was an American playwright. He has been referred to as the "theater's poet of Black America". He is best known for a se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Wilson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pernilla August (Swedish pronunciation: [pæˈɳɪ̂lːa ˈǎʊɡɵst] née: Hertzman-Ericson; born 13 February 1958), also known as Pernilla Östergren, Pernilla Wallgren, and Pernilla Wallgren-Östergren, is a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pernilla_August
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Claim 3: “National Cheap Flight Day isn’t actually a real day — instead, it’s a period of time — between late August and early September — where prices drop drastically.”
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Sources conflict on the nature of the day. Some (Kidadl, TravelPulse) claim it is a specific day with price drops, while others (TikTok, a separate web search result) state it is not a 'real' day where prices magically drop, but rather a window or a marketing concept.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colgan Air Flight 3407 was a scheduled passenger flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Buffalo, New York, on February 12, 2009. Approaching Buffalo, the Bombardier Q400 entered an aerodynamic stall from …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colgan_Air_Flight_3407
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that was shot down by Russian-backed forces with a Buk 9M38 surface-to-air missile on 17 July 2014, while fl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_Airlines_Flight_17
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 occurred on December 25, 2009, aboard an Airbus A330 as it prepared to land at Detroit Metropolitan Airport following a transatlantic flight from…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Airlines_Flight_253
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Claim 4: “The best time to book... 30 to 60 days out.”
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Multiple sources suggest a booking window in the 30-60 day range. One source mentions 30-45 days for international flights, and another suggests 28-35 days (up to 2 months) for domestic flights.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 30 for 30 is a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes eac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30_for_30
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In Major League Baseball (MLB), the 30–30 club is the group of 51 batters who have collected 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season. Baseball Digest called the 30–30 club "the most celebr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30–30_club
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A special right triangle is a right triangle with some notable feature that makes calculations on the triangle easier, or for which simple formulas exist. The various relationships between the angles …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_right_triangle
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Claim 5: “Another outdated assumption — repeatedly searching for flights can raise fares.”
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Multiple sources confirm that repeatedly searching for flights does not cause the algorithm to increase prices for the individual user.
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web search NEUTRAL — It does not effectively alter airfare, as prices tend to remain stable regardless of whether the mode is activated. Sure, you might occasionally stumble upon a slightly better deal in incognito mode, …
https://www.mightytravels.com/2025/02/does-repeatedly-search…
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web search NEUTRAL — Your repeatedly searching for a flight alone is generally not enough to cause the algorithm to increase its price specifically for you. However, if hundreds of people are searching for and purchasing …
https://gidiyorum.com/en/blog/does-searching-for-flights-in-…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Many consumers want airlines to display the total airfare to be charged upfront when they are searching for air fares and flights instead of at the last step of payment,” said a statement issued by L…
https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2024/08/16/think-travel…
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Claim 6: “Another widely held booking belief that holds no weight is thinking that clearing your browser cookies can lower fares.”
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Multiple independent sources explicitly state that clearing cookies is a myth and does not lower airfare prices.
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web search NEUTRAL — From clearing cookies to booking on Tuesdays, travelers still believe these cheap flight myths. Here’s what actually works when shopping for airfare.
https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/still-booking-fli…
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web search NEUTRAL — Does clearing cookies or using incognito lower airfare?Fares are set by live seat availability and demand, not by whether a site recognises your browser. Clearing cookies will not unlock a hidden chea…
https://www.happyfares.in/blog/flight-prices-drop-at-midnigh…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aviasales.com helps you find and buy tickets for the cheapest flights. Search for tickets with 2000+ airlines and leading ticket offices and get the best prices on flights.
https://www.aviasales.com/
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Claim 7: “National Cheap Flight Day lands on August 23 each year”
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Multiple independent web sources (TikTok, Thrillist, TravelPulse) explicitly state that National Cheap Flight Day is observed on August 23rd.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colgan Air Flight 3407 was a scheduled passenger flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Buffalo, New York, on February 12, 2009. Approaching Buffalo, the Bombardier Q400 entered an aerodynamic stall from …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colgan_Air_Flight_3407
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that was shot down by Russian-backed forces with a Buk 9M38 surface-to-air missile on 17 July 2014, while fl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia_Airlines_Flight_17
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 occurred on December 25, 2009, aboard an Airbus A330 as it prepared to land at Detroit Metropolitan Airport following a transatlantic flight from…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Airlines_Flight_253
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