KPGirl Posted August 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I haven't booked my flight yet from Buffalo to fort Lauderdale dec 29 & jan 6th. Does anyone have any positive experience waiting to book flights at this time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted August 8, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Not sure what you mean by "positive experience". Cheap? Right now, flights for your routing and times are ~$500. That doesn't seem bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted August 8, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Holiday season is never a time to find cheaper travel, assuming that is what you mean. They know they can fill the planes at higher than normal prices, so they have little incentive to discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPGirl Posted August 8, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted August 8, 2012 but positive I mean not getting screwed cuz I waited too long !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted August 8, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Holidays are good times for the airlines. Lots of people flying to see relatives. Their planes fill up. THey get to charge higher fares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1213 Posted August 8, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2012 but positive I mean not getting screwed cuz I waited too long !!! I believe with that time of year, every minute you wait is waiting too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsMomof4 Posted August 9, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I am traveling the same time (12/29-1/5) & I've been watching & getting nervous. Everything was going up, nothing down. It's like gambling. So I booked Tues. Got pretty cheap airfare on SW. Glad it's done & over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug123 Posted August 9, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I haven't booked my flight yet from Buffalo to fort Lauderdale dec 29 & jan 6th. Does anyone have any positive experience waiting to book flights at this time ? but positive I mean not getting screwed cuz I waited too long !!! Yes, I'm sure someone has waited and gotten lucky and a fare dropped. I'm also sure someone has waited and found that fares did nothing but go up. One more time: (I need to put this in my signature line, LOL) When trying to decide whether to buy now, or wait in hopes of a price drop, ask yourself the following: 1) Am I willing/able to pay MORE than the current price? a. If yes, feel free to wait for a price drop, since you are willing to pay more if prices go up instead of down b. If no, ask yourself question #2 2) Am I willing/able to pay the current price? a. If yes, buy tickets now. b. If no, you have no choice but to wait, but if prices don't drop you'll have to cancel your trip altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted August 10, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2012 We booked our December flight in May. The Dec.22 12:45 P.M. Delta flight from Ft. Lauderdale to Atlanta is really filling up. It is the weekend right before Christmas. Prices have been consistent. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 10, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I haven't booked my flight yet from Buffalo to fort Lauderdale dec 29 & jan 6th. Does anyone have any positive experience waiting to book flights at this time ? Book now not later as this is part of peak traveling time. Be sure to arrive to Fort Lauderdale a day or more before your cruise. Do not fly the day of your cruise as you risk missing the ship if your flight is cancelled or delayed. Yes, that means a hotel. Book return flight for around Noon or later. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPGirl Posted October 15, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well I went against everyone's advice and waited to book my flights and it paid off, got a pretty good deal today I think. Now that stress is over, onto booking the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted October 15, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Congratulation, you are happy. enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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