what day of the week is best to reserve Airplane tickets?

[Mari]

I was checking tickets on wednesday and got quite a few of around 350usd round trip to Orlando.... since I was just checking, I didnt make a reservation...

Today I decided to check again, just to make sure the dates I wanted were available... well.. they are.... for over 700usd !!!!! :thumbsdown: :nono:


So I was wondering if it could be because today is friday and the rates go up during the weekend... and possibly if I check next week Ill get better fares, or... if they have gone up for good in TWO DAYS TIME :sorry:

[PsychoAlice]

Mari,
Sign up for Airfarewatchdog.com...just start watching flights..if you see one you can afford...get it

[Mari]

thats a great tip Sarah!!!

Thank you very much!!! :)

[foreverducky]

I heard midnight on Wednesday morning (you know in the middle of the night on Tuesday, but officially Wednesday). :D

[Mari]

buuu... it wont work for international flights :(

it was a good tip though!

[Johnie]

Are you looking directly at the airline website or through a booking agency?

I find that the airline website is the cheapest. Sign up for the airlines free card points thingie and you'll get advance notice of sales. I don't know what days are best for booking. You have to keep checking till you see what you like and then grab it.

[Mari]

Im booking directly with the airline Johnie.. I have also found thats usualy the cheapest, unless you buy a whole packaged vacation with them...

I will check again tuesday night... :) thanks!

[Taja]

US domestic airlines usually are midnight-ish Monday into Tuesday, based on the airlines home office local time. Typically Tuesday, possibily into Wednesday, if there are competing airlines with same/similar routes at an airport.

Absolutely zero help for you, Mari, with international fares! :rolleyes:

[winkwink]

tbh the only way to guarentee great seats is to upgrade to 1st class i know its expensive but lets be honest here guys its a holiday of a life time for most people anyway so why not go the whole hog :taunt: