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koczurs Mar 26th, 2007 09:29 AM

Airfare Booking Question
 
Hello :)
I'm trying to book a flight departing on 4/7. I know that the cheapest fares are available on Tuesdays, but since it's less than 2 weeks away, should I book ASAP or wait until tomorrow. Help please...
Thanks!!!!!!

JayZee Mar 26th, 2007 09:45 AM

are you serious??? book asap, tomorrow never comes! ;)

koczurs Mar 26th, 2007 09:58 AM

LOL
VERY true, Thanks JayZee!
I just know if I book today, they'll be cheaper tomorrow - BUT if I wait, they'll probably double. :?

cindynpp Mar 26th, 2007 10:14 AM

Is it true that the cheapest airrfares are on Tuesday?

koczurs Mar 26th, 2007 10:30 AM

According to AARP (& Others)
~ "Wednesday from midnight to 1a.m. in the time zone of the airline's "home base." ~

For my itinerary, it just works out for Tuesday.

***Although, there are a lot of varying opinions on this. That's why I posted my question. I wanted to know others experience, before booking and possibly missing out on a great deal.

koczurs Mar 26th, 2007 10:38 AM

Sorry, forgot to mention this too.

Booking a flight at least 2 wks in advance is best. In all my experience+, fares are higher on the weekends and usually the best deals are posted on Tuesday/Wednesday.

Hope that helps Cindynpp! :)

hulajake Mar 26th, 2007 12:03 PM

Our experience has been that often it is cheaper to fly Tues and Wed not necessarily booking those days. Plus some airlines will offer vouchers if the rate does drop after you book. Waiting until the last minute maybe costly.

koczurs Mar 26th, 2007 12:41 PM

Good point Hulajake!

I think I'm going to just book now, and hope for the best. Thanks. :)

happytourist Mar 26th, 2007 06:30 PM

In general, the closer the time to the flight, the higher the ticket. The airlines know some people have to fly on short notice and they can stick them with a higher price.


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