do prices go back down???

[MOMOFMNM]

Just a few weeks ago I could get an AA flight from dsm for 189 now they are 208...but last year we got them for 179...so should I wait on this?? We have allegiant so I am thinking they will go down to be competative with them from des moines esp since they have non stop flights


what do u all think?

either way I am glad I did not buy because now I can get free dining and move my dates around!!

 

[bicker]

It depends on the airline. Most base fares on forecasts, so the only thing that will change the fare is a change in forecasts about how many people plan to travel.

 

[MOMOFMNM]

wow bicker!! you know lots and lots

so should I go ahead and book or wait?

My dates are Aug 12 or 13 thru 20...what do u think?

Last year we booked about 3 mos away...

 

[bicker]

I know lots and lots about airline reservation systems because I was once on the team that maintains one of the largest.

So many things could happen between now and then that could affect fares, but I wouldn't hold back my purchase for $20 per ticket. As you've seen it could go higher. Surely it could go lower, but which would be you be more upset about?

 

[Disneyjosh229]

Surely it could go lower, but which would be you be more upset about?

Exactly! Chances are, the tickets can't go much lower then $179 p/p, so your really only talking $30 a person (might seem like a lot when you have 3 or 4, but it can go up wayyyy more then $30 a ticket!!)

 

[DebbieB]

I agree, I would not hold out for $20 or $30. They could go much higher.