Rising fares?

[DONALD38]

Checking airline pricing for the past month, airline fares have increased dramatically. One month ago it was $157 round trip and now its $251. Do the prices discourage you from taking a vacation and just stay close to home?

 

[Charade]

No, not really. I've been spending an average of $800-1000 per person for WDW trips since 1997. Back then the airfare from Philly was about $250. You can get it for less now.

 

[pfishgirl]

yup, DH & I just paid $122 ONE WAYper person!!!!! from Orlando to Philly
last week the same flight was $45 and I'm kicking myself that I didn't book it back then, but I wasn't 100% sure of our plans..

 

[bicker]

$251 is still an excellent fare from PHL to MCO, well worth-it for what you're getting (i.e., avoiding having to drive 20+ hours!)

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

I know it sucks when you see a low airfare and don't jump on it, but I think paying an additional $50 per person sure beats spending a day and a half in the car. Besides, the potential dollar savings would be wiped away by the price of gas for the trip and a stay at a roadside hotel. I've never been discouraged by a higher airfare, although I'm not the roadtrip type. I like getting where I'm going ASAP so I can relax and enjoy myself.

 

[wdwmom2]

DH and I are cruising in a month. We bought our air, Baltimore to Miami last August for $179. I just checked the prices this past week for the same flight and it is now $379 !!!! Sure glad I booked when I did.

We always plan our big vacations at least a year in advance so I keep an eye on flight prices and book when I am satified with the price they post.

ETA: I just checked now are they are up to $492!!!!!!!

 

[Olaf]

One answer!

DING, DING, DING!!! Luv Southwest!

 

[Kimberle]

Well, they sure keep me from visiting my family as much as I'd like. When I first moved here, you could fly from NYC to MSP for $79 RT. Now, it's a little under $500. That times 2 gets a little pricey.... Not just the rising prices, but they have cut back so much on flights it's hard to get a flight.....