{
  "id": 18242941,
  "title": "Flying for the holidays: Traveling over Christmas? Rather expensive, but there are savings tips",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/fliegen-zum-fest-uber-weihnachten-reisen-eher-teuer-aber-es-gibt",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T03:44:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/dienstleister/fliegen-zum-fest-ueber-weihnachten-reisen-eher-teuer-aber-es-gibt-spartipps/100267442.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Anke Budde, president of the Allianz selbständiger Reiseunternehmen, says that last-minute Christmas travel bookings are still possible, with many vacation regions offering deals. Flexibility is key, as those who are not set on a specific hotel or departure date can find a good holiday. Christmas and New Year's Eve are among the most expensive travel times of the year, but flying on December 24, December 31, or January 1 may result in cheaper flights. However, many hotels have fixed arrival and departure dates or minimum stay requirements over the holidays, which can affect the overall cost of a trip. Popular destinations like South Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia are in high demand during the holidays, while Mediterranean summer destinations may offer cheaper accommodations in the winter.",
  "summary": "Around holidays and New Year's is not the best time for vacation bargains. An expert advises where one can at least start looking.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}