Ridiculous airfare for President's week '08, NYC to Cancun (or Cozumel)
Jul 26th, 2007, 07:28 AM
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Ridiculous airfare for President's week '08, NYC to Cancun (or Cozumel)
Non-stops for this time are currently running over $900 which seems insane to me. Last year when we went Christmas week we encoutnered similar fares, but I was able to snag one to Cozumel for <$500.
I've checked many consolidator sites, airline sites, and other booking site, but they all show the same $900+. What are the odds of catching a break in airfare over the next few months for this time and route?
I've checked many consolidator sites, airline sites, and other booking site, but they all show the same $900+. What are the odds of catching a break in airfare over the next few months for this time and route?
Jul 26th, 2007, 06:56 PM
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I feel you. I was given 2 extra paid days off for 4th of July making it a 5-day weekend, airfare was triple the usual and available flights would have only gotten me away for a day and a half. Were you able to get something- or another weekend?
Jul 27th, 2007, 10:14 AM
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We are stuck going by the school vacation calendar so we have little flexibility. Last year I right after I booked my airfare, it doubled, then eventually tripled.
I will go somewhere else if the fares remain this high.
I will go somewhere else if the fares remain this high.
Jul 28th, 2007, 05:54 AM
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ooh- sorry to hear that - is there an alternate nearby airport? Like one year, I flew to Ft. Lauderdale, getting the flight times I wanted & saving over $150 and then took a $40 cab to Miami to meet my cruise.
Jul 29th, 2007, 04:23 AM
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I cehcked all alt. airports that would work for us. Last year flying to Cozumel made a big difference. This is no longer the case.
At this point I am thinking of an alternative that won't be as pricey. At the moment though, airfares that particular week seem to be high across the board.
At this point I am thinking of an alternative that won't be as pricey. At the moment though, airfares that particular week seem to be high across the board.
Jul 30th, 2007, 05:15 AM
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While considering other alternatives for vacation, I will be checking airfares daily (if possible) to see if I can catch a break within the next couple of months.
In general I usually book airfare first. I guess I have to accept the fact the airfare has just become more expensive. The 3 family trips to Europe we've taken over the past 8 years, I played around with different open jaw combos that would work for us. WHen I found a good fare, I'd grab it. I never paid more than $500 (including the most recent trip that was 3 legs). I don't know if I'll ever see that again.
ANyway, I haven't given up yet on Mexico, in fact I even explored other areas of Mexico, but the airfares were similar. No good deals to be had...not yet anyway.
Thanks.
In general I usually book airfare first. I guess I have to accept the fact the airfare has just become more expensive. The 3 family trips to Europe we've taken over the past 8 years, I played around with different open jaw combos that would work for us. WHen I found a good fare, I'd grab it. I never paid more than $500 (including the most recent trip that was 3 legs). I don't know if I'll ever see that again.
ANyway, I haven't given up yet on Mexico, in fact I even explored other areas of Mexico, but the airfares were similar. No good deals to be had...not yet anyway.
Thanks.
