One way airfare Nov 29 - The DIS Discussion Forums

jamounger · 08-20-2009, 06:05 PM

I have been watching fares for the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I know it is a horrendous day to travel but my husband has to be back to work Monday morning. We got a great Southwest fare down but coming back is a different story. The best I am getting for an afternoon(we are returning from a cruise)flight is around 250. Should I just take it or hold out longer?

DebbieB · 08-20-2009, 06:18 PM

That is supposed to be the heaviest travel day of the year. I would take it. If it goes down, you can get a credit on file to use up to a year from the date you book the original reservation.

Missytara · 08-21-2009, 07:53 AM

I would say that too; normally I had been going down Sunday myself.

When I went two years ago, the bus driver from ME had a bunch of interesting facts regarding the T-giving week. I didn't realize that 2/3 of the people actually check-out Saturday in lieu of Sunday. I am assuming it is so parents can acclimate their kids back to school by catching a day of rest. So I switched to Saturday; I booked my airfare out of BWI and got a non-stop flight for $102.00. The plane is almost full now so I am glad I booked it three months ago.

roliepolieoliefan · 08-21-2009, 10:08 AM

Our trip to WDW was supposed to start the Sunday after Thanksgiving to the next Saturday. When SWA flights came out, it was cheaper for us to fly the whole family down Saturday , , pay for an extra night at the hotel, and buy an extra day at WDW, then fly down Sunday. The price of a one way was ridiculous.

buzz1fan · 08-23-2009, 07:34 PM

I have been looking for a flight too that day, and it is way to high. I considered renting a car home, but it is insane in price!

KarlaG4Kids · 08-23-2009, 10:34 PM

Sundays very seldom go on sale. I'm going to my brothers wedding in April in Vermont. My daughter's baby is due the day of my brother's wedding...so I want to come home the day after the wedding (Sunday)...man is it going to cost me big bucks to fly on Sunday. You can say she probably won't deliver on her due date...but chances are good she will...she did last time and she is sure of the "date".

jamounger · 08-23-2009, 11:48 PM

I ended up booking a flight for Monday for 114 dollars(nonstop Airtran) for my daughter and myself. If my husband can get an extra day off I will book him on Mon too otherwise he will fly by himself on Sunday. We are saving 300 dollars minus 56 for one night at ASMu with just 2 of us flying on Monday and will save another 150 if my husband can take another vacay day. We are returning from a cruise on Sunday so I plan to drop our rental car off at the airport with my husband(if he is flyinf Sunday) and using DME to get to the resort.

08-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#1
jamounger DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In perpetual confusion Posts: 628	One way airfare Nov 29 I have been watching fares for the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I know it is a horrendous day to travel but my husband has to be back to work Monday morning. We got a great Southwest fare down but coming back is a different story. The best I am getting for an afternoon(we are returning from a cruise)flight is around 250. Should I just take it or hold out longer? __________________

08-20-2009, 06:18 PM	#2
DebbieB DVC Member BWV 99 You have to compare apples to apples Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: PA Posts: 28,863	That is supposed to be the heaviest travel day of the year. I would take it. If it goes down, you can get a credit on file to use up to a year from the date you book the original reservation. __________________

08-21-2009, 07:53 AM	#3
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,457	I would say that too; normally I had been going down Sunday myself. When I went two years ago, the bus driver from ME had a bunch of interesting facts regarding the T-giving week. I didn't realize that 2/3 of the people actually check-out Saturday in lieu of Sunday. I am assuming it is so parents can acclimate their kids back to school by catching a day of rest. So I switched to Saturday; I booked my airfare out of BWI and got a non-stop flight for $102.00. The plane is almost full now so I am glad I booked it three months ago. __________________ Oct 10, 1971 with dad before dedication Mar 1992 with DBF and DBF's daughter; stayed offsite Dec 2000 on land/sea pkg; CBR Dec 2002 on land/sea pkg; Dolphin Dec 2004 on land/sea pkg with DM; POR Dec 2006 with three friends; POR Dec 2007 solo; POR Dec 2009 with two friends from my local watering hole; SSR Dec 2010 - booked at POR Dec 2011 - planning stages; land/sea pkg with friends

08-21-2009, 10:08 AM	#4
roliepolieoliefan DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: City of Champions , PA Posts: 5,385	Our trip to WDW was supposed to start the Sunday after Thanksgiving to the next Saturday. When SWA flights came out, it was cheaper for us to fly the whole family down Saturday , , pay for an extra night at the hotel, and buy an extra day at WDW, then fly down Sunday. The price of a one way was ridiculous. __________________

08-23-2009, 10:34 PM	#6
KarlaG4Kids I LOVE to travel Two votes from our house! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,747	Sundays very seldom go on sale. I'm going to my brothers wedding in April in Vermont. My daughter's baby is due the day of my brother's wedding...so I want to come home the day after the wedding (Sunday)...man is it going to cost me big bucks to fly on Sunday. You can say she probably won't deliver on her due date...but chances are good she will...she did last time and she is sure of the "date". __________________ 01/06/10 Marathon trip w C&C 09/12/09 01/28/09 DL 1st trip 09/20/08 01/11/08 08/26/07 12/11/06 09/25/06 01/11/06 02/2005 09/2004 12/2002 05/2002 01/2001 03/1999 01/1997 03/17/1995 - FT Wilderness, The trip that began it all! Each time I arrive at WDW I know that I am HOME! A vacation is one of the best investments in your family!

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08-23-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
buzz1fan I Can't wait to be back! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 847	I have been looking for a flight too that day, and it is way to high. I considered renting a car home, but it is insane in price!

08-23-2009, 11:48 PM	#7
jamounger DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In perpetual confusion Posts: 628	I ended up booking a flight for Monday for 114 dollars(nonstop Airtran) for my daughter and myself. If my husband can get an extra day off I will book him on Mon too otherwise he will fly by himself on Sunday. We are saving 300 dollars minus 56 for one night at ASMu with just 2 of us flying on Monday and will save another 150 if my husband can take another vacay day. We are returning from a cruise on Sunday so I plan to drop our rental car off at the airport with my husband(if he is flyinf Sunday) and using DME to get to the resort. __________________

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