finding bargains

finding bargains

Tips from Farecast

During 2006 and 2007, most Christmas itineraries saw price drops in the first two weeks of October. Farecast data suggests there are more price drops for the holidays than other times of the year; sign up for airline alerts to catch deals.

Travelers flying to and from major airports may see price drops this fall, but those using smaller regional airports are more affected by airline capacity cuts and should not wait as prices are unlikely to go down.

If you’re staying in a hotel rather than with your family, you may be able to offset airfare increases with cheaper hotels. Farecast found some hotels in vacation destinations such as Hawaii and Florida are reducing rates so much that the combined cost of air and lodging was no more than last year’s.