I need a ticket, not for a specific time just for a specific place. when would be the best time to purchase a ticket?
2007-03-27 15:49:39 · 4 answers · asked by otencruy 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
What's the absolute best time to purchase a ticket directly from the airlines? Turns out it's Wednesday from midnight to 1a.m. in the time zone of the airline's "home base." (For instance, Delta is headquartered in Atlanta and United currently calls Chicago home.)
Why? That's when the computer systems of most airlines get rid of the reserved but unbooked lower fare reservations. Most of us at one time or another have booked a reservation, then let it go without purchase. Snap-up these discounted fares right after this happens and you're likely to get a significant discount.
2007-03-27 16:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive noticed that when i book my flights a lonnggg time in advance it seems cheaper, then when i look just to see how much it is a few weeks before the departure, its a lot more. but ive heard the same thing, so im not exactly sure. same thing with criuse lines, im dying to go on a criuse but i need to find a good deal.
2007-03-27 15:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ xtina ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is in my experience, the closer to the date you leave that you buy the ticket, the pricier it is. Buy as far ahead of time as possible.
2007-03-27 15:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In advance. I use Southwest. Download a program called "Ding", and subscribe to their email updates. I can fly from Nash to LV for no more than 79.00 when planning ahead.
2007-03-27 15:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Peter P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋