Need airline booking advice

[mantysk8coach]

I don't know what to do. I am new to making my own travel plans (used to my parents doing it all!). We are going to Disney June 10 - 17. The room is already booked, but I don't know what to do about airfare.

We want to take Midwest Express out of Milwaukee. I'm just not sure when to book. The price has gone up $10 over the last week and I'm sure will keep going with gas prices the way they are. Right now it's $278.

My question is, should I book now before it goes up more, or since I have almost 10 months, wait it out for awhile and see if any deals come up, or if the price goes back down.

Is that a good price? Should I grab it now and get it done, or wait it out?

Thanks!

 

[CarolA]

I would wait. You are very early for a June flight. Sale fares just don't go out that far.

 

[iteachlit]

I have already booked my flight for June 25, 2006. I got a rate of $188.30 (includes taxes and fees) round trip from PIT to MCO. There is a stop in ATL, but that doesn't bother me at all.

My AAA TA told me that the rate is a good one; her system showed $226 as the cheapest. She also said that rates will likely go up with increasing fuel costs. On her advice, I booked directly through Delta's web site.

I realize times and flight numbers may change, but the price I got is just as good as the low fares offered this summer by Southwest (with the exception of the $49 ea. way deal).