Last year we booked a trip to Europe and the fare was $1,500.00 per ticket until late March when it dropped to $800.00 per ticket. I have been trying to book Italy but the fare is $1,300.00. Maybe the Economy was just so bad last year that we got lucky. Should I just book it and hope it comes down (so I can cancel and re-book)?
Posted by
Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada
66 posts
I've read that the airlines are in trouble so they have cut some scheduled flights so there are less planes and the cost is more; don't quote me but I read that on USA Today.
Jean
Posted by
Centennial, CO, USA
1883 posts
Fares only going up. Fewer planes are flying, and they are filled, so they can ask premium pricing. This is from a friend of mine who has been a travel agent for over 20 years.
I am traveling to Europe in October, been watching fares since first of January...and they only go up. I booked as soon as I found a route/time that worked for me.
Last time I did this I booked to Switzerland for $875. This year I booked for $1079. A few days ago that same fare went up to $1139. I keep watching, just to satisfy myself that I did the right thing, and I feel I did.
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
I think it is going to be very tight this year. For example the best I could do for a business trip in May was $1200 to FRA, a market that is normally $700-$800 for a round trip at that date.
Posted by
Costa Mesa
348 posts
What dates are you going ?
Yes rates are way up this year