hi we are looking to go independently this year for the first time as the price for package holidays this year is riduculous. I was looking at the price of flights last week from one of our local airports and one of the flights i was looking at as dropped in price slightly today from last week, does anyone know if this happens often as i was aware that flights usually go up in price and not down, not sure what to do now, does anyone think that they may drop again or is it likely that they will go back up in price. We are looking to fly end of august.
Any adivce from the experienced DIYers would be appreciated
thanks
emma
emmaevans80,
You'll find flight prices fluctuate almost on a daily basis. They are up and down subject to demand. If there's a particular flight you want, the best thing to do it keep watching and once you see a price you're happy to pay, book it. The trick is not to look again afterwards just in case it's dropped further!! The main thing is you are happy with the price you've paid and you get the flight you want. If you leave it too long, the flight may become full or if demand is strong, the price can actually increase as seats get booked. It can work the other way too if demand is week.
Darren
You'll find flight prices fluctuate almost on a daily basis. They are up and down subject to demand. If there's a particular flight you want, the best thing to do it keep watching and once you see a price you're happy to pay, book it. The trick is not to look again afterwards just in case it's dropped further!! The main thing is you are happy with the price you've paid and you get the flight you want. If you leave it too long, the flight may become full or if demand is strong, the price can actually increase as seats get booked. It can work the other way too if demand is week.
Darren
you are right there Darren
we have been travelling independently for about 13 years now and I always fall into the trap of looking at flights after booking
Emma , there is no hard and fast rule now, it used to be that the flightonly prices were released at the end of May for the following years summer season and the best prices were as soon as they were released but now they use complicated 'yield-management' software that constantly tweaks the rates to reflect the demand as Darren points out.
Its a case of many hours surfing then when you find something you are happy with just book and look forward to your holiday.
hope this helps
Andy
we have been travelling independently for about 13 years now and I always fall into the trap of looking at flights after booking
Emma , there is no hard and fast rule now, it used to be that the flightonly prices were released at the end of May for the following years summer season and the best prices were as soon as they were released but now they use complicated 'yield-management' software that constantly tweaks the rates to reflect the demand as Darren points out.
Its a case of many hours surfing then when you find something you are happy with just book and look forward to your holiday.
hope this helps
Andy
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