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Sasha Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 21 Sep 2004 Posts: 100 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:41 am Post subject: Flights |
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I am starting to plan our trip for this year. We are going in November instead of October this year and we have to fly on a Saturday and fly home on a Sunday. We usually fly out on a Thursday and fly home on a Sunday so I know it will cost more but holy cow!!! And we usually fly Delta and right now Delta is way more expensive than anyone else! For instance US Air is around $600 and Delta is almost $900! We have a Delta sky miles card so that's what I prefer to fly but it won't be worth paying that much more. Anyone know what's going on? Last year I had our flight booked in Jan/Feb. I like to get it done early so I don't have to worry about it. The dates we want are 11/22-11/30. _________________
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~Amy~® Moderator
Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 1348 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:22 am Post subject: |
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We went last year in Nov. (first 12 days of the month) and didn't book our flights on Delta until June. Paid $490/person.
We never book more than about 3 months prior with the exception of last year's Nov. trip which was about 5 months prior. Delta always seems to drop their fares closer to your departure date (at least for us anyway.)
We always use Delta for the frequent flyer miles and free upgrades for Medallion members.
I would just hold off and wait....just keep watching the fares on a regular basis. Also, check the available seats on the flights you're looking at - if at least half are available, then wait because the fares will go down. _________________ ~Amy~®
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ArubaLisa Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 12 Oct 2002 Posts: 113 Location: Georgia
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Sasha Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 21 Sep 2004 Posts: 100 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks ladies. We have always booked in Jan or Feb for our October trip. It's been a few years since we've been there over Thanksgiving. I just like to get it booked and be done with it! I haven't booked the hotel yet either. Guess I can do that and then just keep checking on the flights! We have booked our car though with Hans! Wanted to be sure to get that done! _________________
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