Help! Book or wait??

[mefordis]

I am seeing JetBlue, 4 people = $1428

Departing from different city than we are flying into, which makes it more expensive I believe.



August 2 Flying from EWR > MCO

August 14 Return from RSW >EWR

Thanks so much!

 

[Jimsig]

When it comes to airfare you really have to book with a fare you are comfortable with paying, and then not kick yourself if the price goes down.

Others will probably know better about airfares between those airports.

Just because you are flying from a different airport I don't believe matters for ticket price w JetBlue as you buy tickets for each way.

 

[msb578]

You can receive a credit from Jetblue if the price goes down later, by calling them. Non-cash, good for one year. I'm not sure if you'd have any use for it within one year though!

 

[mefordis]

Very good advice. Thank you!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Have you priced SWA they too will give you a refund in the form of a travel vochure good for one year and the ability to change the ticket for free. Plus each person gets 2 free bags.

 

[mefordis]

Have you priced SWA they too will give you a refund in the form of a travel vochure good for one year and the ability to change the ticket for free. Plus each person gets 2 free bags. I see SWA for your travel dates would be $1074. A $400 savings difference

I wish! They don't fly direct from EWR.

 

[mieuxmew]

What is the price for each one way?

EWR to MCO Lately, anything less than $129 is a decent price.

 

[shoes99]

What is the price for each one way?

EWR to MCO Lately, anything less than $129 is a decent price.

Newark to Orlando is crazy high right now. I have a cruise in early May and I am paying $258 RT and I purchased these tickets a while ago.
Now I have to attend a conference in June and the price is $338RT.

 

[MAJPLO]

You can receive a credit from Jetblue if the price goes down later, by calling them. Non-cash, good for one year. I'm not sure if you'd have any use for it within one year though!

Don't you have to buy the "refundable" fare to get a price reduction?

 

[shoes99]

Newark to Orlando is crazy high right now. I have a cruise in early May and I am paying $258 RT and I purchased these tickets a while ago.
Now I have to attend a conference in June and the price is $338RT.

Don't you have to buy the "refundable" fare to get a price reduction?

I did compare JB, UA and SW for my June dates 6/20- 6/27
UA $338 RT
JB $338 RT
SW $354 RT (with a change of planes)

ON my JB flight for May I am using a $20 credit from my last non-refundable fare change from June 2013 applied to my one way non-refundable fare. You just have to use it within one year of original booking, yes it can be done on a non-refundable, getaway fare. You get a credit....not cash.
I still didn't purchase for June yet, still waiting.
Update:
MY BIL is picking me up so I can visit my sister, so I might consider EWR-TPA, then MCO-EWR.
The cost to fly into TPA on United is now $278RT. Still thinking.

 

[msb578]

Don't you have to buy the "refundable" fare to get a price reduction?

I was able to get credit on non-refundable fares, back in October 2012. Actually, it was multiple credits. The price went down several times- down to $80 each way (SYR to MCO and back)! I called and they credited me each time. I kind of love them for that now. They're my go-to airline for anything in the future.

One thing to keep in mind- the one year clock starts on the day the credit is issued. Not the date of your flight.

 

[bumbershoot]

Don't you have to buy the "refundable" fare to get a price reduction?

Nope. You have to have a refundable fare to get a refund. But for a credit you don't.