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Written by Tom Parsons
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Tuesday, 21 March 2006 |
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Book early or book late?
That’s one of the most frequent questions we get regarding travel bargains. Our answer: both!
Each strategy has its advantages, depending on your circumstances and needs.
As we approach the peak-travel summer months, finding bargain fares will get even tougher. We predict that late June, all of July and early August will be some of the heaviest travel times that we’ve seen in years. And many airlines have reduced their capacity, especially on domestic routes, so more passengers compete for fewer seats.
The more specific your needs are, the earlier you need to look. If you have an event such as a wedding, family reunion or firmly scheduled vacation week, you should book as early as possible.
If, on the other hand, your only parameters are something like “Let’s go somewhere with snow,” then you might do better to wait to see if a destination has last-minute sales because flights haven’t filled.
What if the fare goes down? After you’ve purchased your ticket, keep watching, and if the fare goes down more than the rebooking fee, go for the lower fare.
Even if you think you aren’t flexible, think again. Consider alternate and less popular airports, both from your departure city and at your destination. A drive of a couple of hours may yield discounts already sold out at your preferred city. Those airports also are often served by discount carriers, which might save you even more.
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