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posted 2 years ago in The Lounge
  • poll: When would you book the plane ticket?
    Now : (30 votes)
    94 %
    Later : (2 votes)
    6 %
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    egb    January 2010  

    I am going to Europe in August. I was hoping to get discounted plane tickets at the last minute, but usually they're for fixed dates (even 1 or 2 weeks) and I'm leaving 10 days...
    So, the regular prices have gone up lately..

    Should I book now before it goes up again, or should I wait to see if it goes back down or if I'll find a good last minute deal that work with my dates?

     
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    plantains    July 17, 2011   Live in NY, wedding in CT

    Book it now. August is bang in the middle of high season, so I really don't see it getting cheaper from here on out. You might be lucky and get some random one-off deals, but I don't think it is worth the headache, and it can get shockingly pricey in August.

     
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    Ms.Teddy    April 2011   South Carolina

    I would go ahead and buy now...in my experience the earlier you get it (3 or 4 months out) the cheaper it tends to be...

     
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    TealaB    May 7, 2011   Vancouver

    I'm going with now as well.  As attractive as the idea of 'last minute deals' sounds, its never even come close to working for me.  If you see any sort of 'sale' in the meantime, definitely jump on it!!

     
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    ToasterCat    October 9, 2011   Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    I would highly agree with plaintains (cute name!) why risk it?

     
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    MissAsB    June 6, 2009   Married in CO, Living in AL

    Honestly, there are very few last minute deals out there.  You don't want to wait and not be able to get a ticket at all.

     
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    plantains    July 17, 2011   Live in NY, wedding in CT

    thanks ToasterCat !

     
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    farmersdaughter    June 26, 2010  

    I'd buy 'em now. You can't COUNT on a last minute deal, and you might end up paying way more than you want to if you wait.

     
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    Ms. Purple    May 22, 2010   Toronto, Ontario

    I'm with all the other ladies, book now.  save's you the worry also.  i don't think you'll save much as it is high season as someone mentioned above.

     
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    troubled      

    You might be able to get something but I wouldn't wait too long, they can skyrocket at the last minute, especially at that time. 

     
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    egb    January 2010  

    So I guess all opinions go towards booking now! Thanks ladies!

    I hate that it's like, twice the price of some deals that I see, but I really can't change my dates because my husband will already be there and I'm going to join him, and there's no guarantee I'll find a deal for my exact dates...

    I just sent him an email asking for his opinion and explaining that I think it's better to book now... We'll see what he thinks!

     
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    Ms. Caniche    September 18, 2010   Orange County, CA

    In the summer tickets for Europe will most likely go up.  I would buy them as soon as you can.

     
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    FinallyGettingMarried    January 1, 2011   Northern California

    try farecast.com

    it projects the prices

     
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    alivoo01    September 18, 2010   Dallas, TX

    Cutting it uberly close - by now before the price sky rockets galor!

     
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    crayfish    September 11, 2010   Berkeley, CA

    I'd buy them now. Any closer to the date, and you're buying in peak season (which is why the prices are going up - demand is going up too!). It's just too risky to wait. You may end up with a deal, you may end up paying 3x as much.

     
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    picturemeurs    February 2012  

    Enjoy Europe

     
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    bloodgo1    May 14, 2010   Royal Oak

    i would book it now. i wouldn't want to take any chances

     
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    egb    January 2010  

    Thank you for all your advice ladies!

    It's officially booked now!!! Flying to Toulouse (France) and from there we'll be driving in Spain, spend a few days in Barcelona and drive back to France along the coast ..

    Do you have any "must-see" in Barcelona?

     

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