Question on Airfares

[BobH]

This may sound naive, but how do you get a reduction in airfare when the prices drop? Does it depend on buying a higher priced ticket that has no restrictions in the first place? It seems I usually latch onto to a ticket price that either doesn't drop in price, or has dropped so little that I have never inquired about getting a credit for the difference in price. Can someone explain how it works. Thanks

I think I found my answer a few posts below this one.
Internet fares will not be redued, but tickets purchased by phone may be reduced?

 

[pbhunt]

The policy on refunds, depends on the carrier. Your "refund" will almost always be a credit or voucher for future travel with that airline. The credit expires in a year. If the price on
your flight(s) goes down; you can call the carrier about obtaining a voucher for the difference. Online purchase, or non-refundable doesn't make the difference. Carrier policy does. Southwest is very friendly about accomadating fare reductions.

 

[BobH]

Thanks for the explanation on airfare reductions in price.

BobH