Brexit: The New Black Friday?

Looking to book a flight? Now might be the time to check out British Airways. Sure, some of the immediate results of the Brexit–including a downgraded credit rating which may or may not be a big deal--seem chaotic and others are just surprising. And the long-term consequences, well, those are still up for debate. Lots of debate. Predictions vary between an eventually stronger United Kingdom, some bizarre ideas about compromise, perhaps a recession, a depression, an undoing of the peace process in Ireland, future problems for Nato, an emboldened Vladimir Putin and an eventual apocalypse. (It really depends on who you’re talking to.) But putting all that aside for a moment, what has the Brexit done for you lately, Americans? There are deals to be had!

It might soon be less appealing for Europeans to visit England, Wales and (possibly) Scotland and someone has to fill that void. (By the way, we’re not the only ones looking.) The pound is down and prices are low. Even my fancy £3 coffee this morning mentally turned into $4 rather than the more uncomfortable “almost $5” it would have been just a few days earlier. And it looks like British Airways sees this big political shakeup as a great marketing opportunity, offering rates significantly lower than usual.

Your dollar has never gone further, and with our amazing 3 day sale you can see even more of London! https://t.co/yaaJ808kVW

— British Airways (@British_Airways) June 27, 2016

Take, for example, this advertised deal for $650 round-trip tickets from Boston to London this fall and winter. Who knew this big political and world-changing event would also be the best times to search out reasonably, or better than reasonably, priced flights?