As I patiently wait for the NY to Dublin/Shannon airfare to fall back to around $200 (+ taxes), I wonder if they're actually going to drop this year.<BR><BR>I remember a post-New Years drop in transatlantic fares the past few years. It seems that the best I can find now is about $350 (including tax) for travel between late February and spring time.<BR><BR>Does anyone know anything I don't about upcoming fare wars?<BR><BR>Thanks<BR>

Where did you find the $350 fare? I would be happy with that.

With jet fuel prices up about 17% during the last year it is unlikely that international fares will go low.But you never know.Anything can happen.You know what they say--snooze,you lose.IMHO,I'd book it now.

Check travelocity or orbitz for flights starting at $268 + taxes. Unfortunately, the cheapest tickets aren't non-stop, but change planes in Amsterdam or London. Continental and Aer Lingus have non-stops. Aer Lingus has the best fares, but available dates are very limited.

In 2001 I got what I thought was a cheap flight on SAS&gt; Newark 12midnight to Copenhagen; 2 hour layover in Copenhagen (Kastrup is a great airport); then a flight on SAS to Dublin that offered a meal, even though it was short.Something to consider...

With taxes now running around $60-90, it is rather remarkable, that any company would offer fares that low (I realize that you are saying $200 before taxes - - but what other product or service is only three times the taxes associated with it?)<BR><BR>Still, it might be worth your while to follow the Aer Lingus site. they have had numerous seats and dates for $198 from Chicago to Ireland. And a few from Boston.<BR><BR>Don't know if they have any left now or not.<BR><BR>Make sure and check out the cheap flights forum of www.eurotrip.com also.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

Unwilling to take a chance, I ultimately booked on Continental for $342 (inc. tax). Given my usual luck, I predict airfare will begin dropping Monday.<BR><BR>thanks for your help.

If there is a price drop on Continental, they may be willing to give you a travel voucher for the difference. It isn't a rebate, but will allow you to use the voucher toward further travel. Watch and contact them if this occurs.