Hannah Sampson, Washington Post staff writer, put a humorous spin on her recent article about booking cheap holiday flights by admitting what travelers already know: “The cost of flying…will cost significantly more than last year.” But that doesn’t mean consumers can’t use clever strategies to save money like these suggestions, she adds:
- Book as soon as you can; it’s never too early to nail your flights down.
- The ideal time to reserve, per Google? “56 days before departing.”
- Kayak researchers cite five weeks in advance of a holiday as an ideal time to get tickets.
- Be flexible. Do your research. “Arrange your schedule to avoid the most congested days.”
- When possible, choose midweek flights—especially Monday or Tuesday.
- Set up price tracking alerts for an immediate heads-up if/when prices change.
- Kayak suggests buying two one-way tickets, even on different airlines, to save money.
- Cash in airline miles. Award prices haven’t risen at the same rate as cash fares.
Hot off the presses: Five New Belize flights just announced!
Those tips are worth remembering as new flights to Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport are announced. Here are five of the latest non-stop flights added by BermudAir for the 2026-2027 Winter season.
- Beginning October 26th, travelers can book Monday, Wednesday, and Friday service from Ft. Lauderdale’s Airport.
- December 20th begins Thursday and Sunday direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- First-ever nonstop flights from Boston International to Belize are set to begin on December 19, 2026.
- Service from Orlando-Sanford International is due to start on December 21, 2026.
- A new St. Petersburg-Clearwater International route, with two weekly flights, launches on December 20, 2026.
- All these flights join U.S. carriers American, United, Delta, Southwest, Alaska, Frontier, and Sun Country Airlines—in addition to Canada carriers WestJet and Air Canada—making Belize easier than ever to access.
You’ve got plenty of choices. Where will you stay?
Are you seeking a sun-drenched, adults-only island offering peace and tranquility—the ultimate romantic environment? No destination compares to Coco Plum Island Resort. Like the five routes just added by BermudAir, Coco Plum also specializes in convenience, offering guests an All Inclusive Snorkel Package that lets couples put their brains on pause to focus on each other.
Additionally, guests are treated to the ultimate in privacy within accommodations designed for intimacy thanks to the resort’s clever building scheme that physically separates every lodging with lots of distance. Avail yourselves of the property’s generous deals that make affordability an afterthought, and customize your stay by availing yourselves of tours.
Having decided to make this the year you say yes to the getaway you’ve earned and have been dreaming about, there’s nothing standing in your way thanks to old and new seasonal airline routes, so you’ve no longer got the excuse that there aren’t enough regularly scheduled flights to paradise. The time to book your favorite is right now!
