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Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27.
For flights, the real action usually starts earlier: many airlines open their sales in the week before and keep them running through Cyber Monday (November 30) and Travel Tuesday (December 1). This guide shows what the big long-haul airlines offered last year, what we know so far for 2026 and how to tell a genuine Business Class bargain from a relabelled fare.
We update it as soon as new sales go live.
Black Friday 2026: the key dates
- Mid-November: first early-access and “pre-Black Friday” fares appear
- Monday, November 23: start of Black Friday week – Eurowings, for example, has announced that its “Black Flydeals” start on this day
- Friday, November 27: Black Friday
- Monday, November 30: Cyber Monday
- Tuesday, December 1: Travel Tuesday
Our advice: don’t wait for November 27. The best premium fares often appear a few days earlier and are sold out by the time Black Friday arrives.
Which airlines are on sale in 2026 so far?
As of mid-November, most long-haul airlines have not yet published their 2026 Black Friday sales – in 2024 and 2025 most of them announced their offers in the second half of November. Early movers so far are mainly leisure airlines and tour operators (Jet2, easyJet holidays), while Lufthansa and British Airways have signalled further offers closer to Black Friday. We add every relevant premium sale here as soon as it is live.
What the big airlines offered on Black Friday 2025
Last year’s sales are the best indicator of what to expect. Here is what the most relevant long-haul carriers put on sale:
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways ran a “Black Friday Exclusive” in almost every market, with different terms per country. From the USA it offered up to 30% off for bookings between November 20 and 28, 2025, with travel until the end of October 2026. In Europe the discount was up to 20% on selected routes only, while Australia saw up to 40% off and an extension until December 4. Our detailed guide: Qatar Airways Black Friday Sale 2026.
Etihad Airways
Etihad offered up to 35% off – mainly on Economy fares – to more than 60 destinations, bookable until early December 2025. Bonus tip: when you fly via Abu Dhabi and book directly with Etihad, you can add one or two free hotel nights through the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme (see our guide to free hotel stays on long layovers).
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines ran country-specific campaigns. From Luxembourg and Brussels, for example, the code BLACKFRIDAY gave 20% off Economy and Business Class round trips booked before December 1, 2025, for travel until late March 2026.
British Airways, Singapore Airlines and others
From the US, British Airways sold Club World between New York and London from $2,999 return. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, TAP Air Portugal and the all-business-class airline La Compagnie also had Black Friday fares from US gateways that included Business Class. Singapore Airlines restricted its Business Class discounts to travel from mid-July 2026 – a typical example of how narrow the travel windows can be.
Emirates
Emirates rarely joins Black Friday with a global sale and usually runs its regular promotions instead. As of late October 2026 it had not announced a Black Friday event. If you want Emirates, it’s often smarter to watch for one of its regular sales during the year.
How to spot a real Black Friday deal
- “Up to” means up to. The headline discount usually applies to a few routes and dates, and often only to the base fare – not to taxes and surcharges.
- Compare with the same route a week or two earlier. If the “sale” fare is not lower, it isn’t a sale.
- Check the travel window. Many sales exclude holidays and peak summer weeks.
- Read the fare rules. Cheap sale fares are often non-refundable or have high change fees.
- If a good fare appears before Black Friday, take it. Black Friday prices are not automatically the lowest of the year.
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FAQ
When is Black Friday 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026. Cyber Monday is November 30 and Travel Tuesday is December 1.
Are flights really cheaper on Black Friday?
Sometimes. Many airlines run genuine sales, but the discounts are often limited to selected routes and travel dates. Compare prices before you book.
Which airlines have Black Friday Business Class sales?
In 2025, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, TAP Air Portugal and La Compagnie all had Black Friday fares from the US that included Business Class. Most 2026 sales are expected in the second half of November.
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Please Note:
All the information on this page is accurate at the time of publication. If you view this deal at a later date, prices, availabilities and deals may have changed. Act fast and take advantage of deals before they’re gone! Remember, the best deals will often disappear within hours! All deals are limited and may not be available on all dates.
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