Best Time to buy for March 2008
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Best Time to buy for March 2008
Hi,
I found a decent airfare for March 2008 for the caribbean - I've checked on farecompare and it's at it's lowest point so far - but it's six months away. I've also called the airline and it's $50pp more then their tourbasing fare - experts please weigh in - thanks!
I found a decent airfare for March 2008 for the caribbean - I've checked on farecompare and it's at it's lowest point so far - but it's six months away. I've also called the airline and it's $50pp more then their tourbasing fare - experts please weigh in - thanks!
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My thought has always been if I find an airfare that I'm happy with I buy it. I feel the price may go done slightly but more likely the increase could significant. Plus once I have my tickets nothing to worry about but which beach to snorkle first!
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Usually, I purchase plane tickets about 3.5 to 4 months before traveling. When I reach the four month mark, that's when I start really looking. About two to three weeks later, I buy.
It might work for you.
It might work for you.
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Thanks for your replies. I usually wait for 4 months or so prior but in this case there was only 1 flight on each date that we wanted (Saturday and nonstop). The airlines have plenty of availability but only open certain fare classes depending on dates - that's what made it so confusing. Since this rate was $50 less then the airlines package price and over $200 than the other airlines - I thought it was a decent price - it was $135 higher pp last week. Farecompare showed it as lowest rate for that date so far but it's pretty far from now. Thanks again for your help!