13 Airlines & Hotels to Watch for Cyber Monday Deals — Your Cheat Sheet

10. United Airlines

United typically aligns with Travel Tuesday promotions and route-specific fare markdowns during the holiday sales period. Because airline sales depend heavily on available seat inventory, you’ll often see the best values on non-peak days or on routes United is incentivizing to fill. Google Flights analysis shows booking well ahead of peak holiday travel yields better results than waiting for a single “best day” to buy, but Travel Tuesday events can still reveal useful one-off savings. For United fares, monitor partner routes and the carrier’s own promo page; sometimes partner airlines or codeshare options produce a better total itinerary. If accumulating MileagePlus miles matters, confirm whether sale fares still earn the usual miles and how they stack with elite qualifying credits if you plan to travel frequently. Finally, check baggage rules for discounted fare classes so you’re not surprised by extra fees at the airport.