Consumers Should Do Their Research Before Giving in to Travel Tuesday Temptation

Travel Tuesday promises big savings—but experts warn shoppers to look past flashy discounts and read the fine print before booking.

Travelers make their way through the Nashville International Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV/AP

Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it’s Small Business Saturday.

In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season. The travel trade has firmly joined the trend with another post-Thanksgiving sales push: Travel Tuesday.