Which day of the week are tickets most expensive, according to AI?
When searching for strategies to save money when traveling, many passengers wonder what is the most expensive day to shop or fly.
To address this concern, EL TIEMPO consulted ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence trained with information on price trends and analysis of the airline industry.
The AI was asked which day of the week fares typically reach their highest price and what are the reasons behind this fluctuation. Below is the answer provided.
This is what the learning model said. Photo: iStock
"The days when airline tickets are usually more expensive are Fridays and Sundays. This conclusion is based on observed trends and analysis of historical data on flight prices," the learning model says. Below we share the reasons given by the AI.
- High demand from business and leisure travelers
- Friday is a popular day for business travelers looking to get home before the weekend.
- Sunday is common among those who finish their vacation trips and must return to their work or academic activities on Monday.
- Less availability of seats
- Airlines use algorithms to adjust prices based on demand. As there is more interest in flying on those days, fares usually increase.
- Airline commercial strategies
- Airlines know the behavior of travelers and set higher prices on days with a higher probability of purchase without fare comparison.
- Effect of last minute bookings
- Many people buy tickets for weekend flights at short notice, driving up prices due to late demand.
While prices may vary by season, route and airline, the general trend shows that flying on Fridays and Sundays is less convenient for those looking for cheap fares.
Buy your tickets in advance. Photo: iStock
To determine when it is most convenient to buy and fly, ChatGPT was consulted, which analyzed general trends in the airline industry.
"The best days to get cheaper flights are usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays , while the cheapest months to travel are usually January, February and September . This is due to several factors that affect the demand for airline tickets," the AI said.
Additional tips for finding cheap flights, according to AI- Book in advance: between 1 and 3 months in advance for domestic flights and between 3 and 6 months for international flights.
- Use metasearch engines: Google Flights, Skyscanner and Kayak allow you to compare prices and receive alerts when prices drop.
- Avoid holidays and peak seasons: Christmas, Easter and summer (June-August) are usually the most expensive months.
- Consider alternative airports: Flying to airports close to your destination can reduce costs.
It is important to note that this is an exercise for entertainment purposes and should not be taken as absolute truth. ChatGPT does not have an accurate perspective of reality.
For this reason, travelers looking for airline tickets should consult metasearch engines and official platforms.
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