Book agencies offer 7 tips for buying flight tickets on the “Spring” and “Al -Fitr” holidays

Officials of tourism and travel agencies said that airline ticket prices are witnessing a remarkable increase during the Eid Al -Fitr holiday for 2025, which coincides with the period of school leave in the UAE, especially to Arab destinations, and demand for tourist destinations.

They gave the customers seven tips for travel and booking tickets during this period, most notably the prior planning for the booking of tickets, flexibility in the dates of the home trips, and the comparison of prices between airlines.

High demand

In detail, the general manager of “Balasa Tourism Company”, Narous Sarkis said: “The coincidence of the schools for the school spring and Eid Al -Fitr holiday will be raised at the end of next March, the demand for flight tickets to large levels for flights from and to the UAE market,” noting that this demand will be reflected in an increase in travel costs.

He added to «Emirates Today» that “the large price increases affect the flights in the last week of March to the first week of April 2025”, expecting that part of the trips will record full occupancy rates, in light of the current reservations movement.

Sarkis stressed the importance of prior planning to book tickets during the peak of travel to avoid price increases, pointing out that “given the significant increase in the demand for travel during the Eid al -Fitr holiday, the prices increase significantly as the travel date approaches.” He continued: «Flexibility may contribute to the dates of going and return trips to reducing costs in large proportions, during the most demanding peak times.

Sarkis stressed the importance of comparing prices between different airlines, as online search engines provide strong tools for comparison that allow the traveler to determine the best times to get tickets at lower prices, in addition to choosing the most appropriate in terms of appointments.

Crowded periods

For his part, Yassin Diab, Director General of Al -Faisal Agency, said: “Airlines tickets will witness great altitudes during the last week of next March, and in the first days of April,” noting that “the days near the Eid Al -Fitr holiday, such as the last weekend of March and early April, are among the most crowded period Prices. Diab continued: “The trips that include stops in other cities may be cheaper than direct trips,” explaining that although direct flights may be faster and more comfortable, stopping trips provide several economic benefits, with the need to compare prices to ensure reasonable discounts.

Diab added: “Some airlines resort to announcing special offers or discounts on some flights, including those that take place days before the departure date, especially with the approaching holiday season,” noting the importance of monitoring prices and offers, to obtain the best deals.

Adjustable tickets

In a related context, the general manager of Al -Awadi Travel Company, Amin Al -Awadi, said: “Tickets subject to promotional offers may be bound by some conditions and conditions related to the amendment of the reservation or its cancellation in the event of an emergency.

He added: “The flexible prices of tickets are the highest value compared to promotional prices, but they provide advantages in peak times,” stressing the importance of verifying luggage weights, as some airlines impose additional fees on excess luggage, which can significantly increase the cost of the flight. Al -Awadi warned that the prices of airline tickets during the peak period are at high levels, and it is expected that it will continue to rise during the coming period whenever the travel date approaches.

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Flexible dates

The price difference may be a big between the week, so flexibility in the dates of the home trips may contribute to reducing costs by large rates during the most demanding peak times.

Prices comparison

Search engines provide powerful tools to compare prices between airlines, through which the best times can be set for tickets at lower prices, and choose the most appropriate dates.

Early reservation

It is recommended to book airline tickets in advance, as the demand for flights during the Eid al -Fitr holiday will be high, and the closer to the travel date, the more prices increase significantly.

Tour options

Flights that include stops in other cities may be cheaper than direct flights, and offer some advantages, with the importance of comparing prices to ensure reasonable discounts.

Private offers

Some airlines resort to announcing special offers or discounts on some flights, and it is important for travelers to subscribe to the airlines’ bulletins, and to follow their pages to obtain notifications with the latest offers.

Flexible tickets

During the peak periods, it is preferable to choose flexible flight tickets, which allow travelers to adjust or cancel the flight in the event of any emergency or change in travel plans, and these tickets may be slightly more expensive, compared to promotional prices, but they provide greater flexibility if any change occurs.

Excessive luggage

Some airlines impose additional fees on the extra luggage, which can significantly increase the cost of the flight, and here it is preferable to avoid carrying many unnecessary things to reduce expenses.