Ms. T Posted February 6, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've heard many stories as to when to book flights. Been looking at flights since I booked my cruise. When did you or will you book your flight for your cruise?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted February 6, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've heard many stories as to when to book flights. Been looking at flights since I booked my cruise. When did you or will you book your flight for your cruise?:confused: As soon as flights are available and I find a price I can live with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rirruto Posted February 6, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Try using http://www.bing.com/travel and they will give you their suggestion to buy or wait on buying flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted February 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Like the stock market, I don't try to find the point when the price is lowest. Once my cruise is booked, I monitor flight prices for a couple of weeks to get a feel for the approximate range of cost, then I look for a reasonable cost on the flight(s) that I want. For me, having the right plane on the right route is more important than worrying about $100 or so - but I'm a solo person, and that $100 is just $100; if I was booking for a family of 6, I might need to watch prices more carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 6, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Like the stock market, I don't try to find the point when the price is lowest. Once my cruise is booked, I monitor flight prices for a couple of weeks to get a feel for the approximate range of cost, then I look for a reasonable cost on the flight(s) that I want. For me, having the right plane on the right route is more important than worrying about $100 or so - but I'm a solo person, and that $100 is just $100; if I was booking for a family of 6, I might need to watch prices more carefully. This is excellent advice, and, with modifications, what we do. The modifications - first, if possible, start looking at airfares before you can book them. Second, look at them for a month or more, on different days each week. And we fly on vacation 4-8 times a year. If you are talking business travel, this advice doesn't apply. There is NO magic price. NO special day, or time to book. You just have to do the research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kids1dog Posted February 6, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I agree with what everyone says, plus I would add that it's not just price, but times and perhaps connecting airports. I live in WI and I would much rather fly through Atlanta than New Jersey on my way to Florida! Also, something might LOOK like a good flight, but once you research it, you find that to get the times you need the price goes up. One flight I thought looked cheap jumped 200$ pp when I picked a flight time after 12. So, research for a couple of weeks, check all the airlines that fly around you and get a price you can live with in mind, if you see it...grab it. I just booked our September cruie for 261.00 a person, I thought that was reasonable, plus the times are great and it is through Atlanta. I feel good about that..book something you feel good about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted February 6, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Or you find that that a good base fare is just that - a base fare. Add luggage, seat selection, even a soda onboard and it's more expensive than the "more expensive" ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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