healyallena asked:


With Bush considering passing the fuel cut this summer, does anyone think Airline tickets will go down anymore or will they go up?
I’m planning to go to Ireland in August and I’m not sure if I should buy my ticket NOW or wait.

ARTHUR

5 Responses to “Are Airline tickets going down anytime soon?”

1. Papi Grande on September 26th, 2008 4:48 am

   JAKE

   the price of fuel is just one of the MANY reasons as to why prices are up! All of these airline companies going down under is another big reason, and basically right now the airline industy isn’t faring well all together! the FAA is putting ALOT of pressure on them about many things! I can go on and on but the answer to your question is probably not! sorry. hope i helped!

2. Acke on September 29th, 2008 4:43 am

   DONNIE

   i read somewhere in the internet that airline prices are going up as well since gas prices continues to soar. better buy your ticket now because the trend is NOT going down anytime soon.

3. Traveler on October 2nd, 2008 9:02 am

   AUSTIN

   My suggestion is to buy now. Prices going up is a constant in our world. when is the last time you heard of prices going down?…; also if you buy your ticket in advance you will get a better price. Here is a blog about cheap tickets…

   There are several ways to get the best airfare: Try one of the big companies: Travelocity.com. or Expedia.com. and my personal favorite. Kayak.com The advantage to them is that they show many different airlines and the cheapest prices for both the specific date you want to fly and the dates surrounding that date. In case your plans are flexible. The disadvantage is that you are locked into the fare dates. If you want to change a date due to injury or an emergency, their fees can be extreme.

   Try the airlines directly. Either their Web sites or direct telephone lines. Some of the Airlines offer low price guarantees meaning that if you find a cheaper fight on another Web site they may match the price or beat it. Each airline is different though, so you have to check them out individually.

   Just remember, if you are going to try to get the cheapest flights, the airlines normally have restrictions. You may have to purchase the ticket 14 or 21 days in advance, there may be no refunds or changes allowed. You really need to know these restrictions. If you try looking for a last-minute flight you will end up paying a lot more, although there are occasional exceptions. I personally, managed a last minute ticket to S.F on the Millennium New Years eve. And received a better price than my friends that had booked a month in advance! But… you cannot depend on this at all.
   Usually travel agents do not get the lowest fares and sometimes they tack on a commission. Travel agencies used to be the best way to get the best airfare, but with the Internet, It is now just as easy for individuals to check themselves.

   If you call an airline directly (they all have toll-free numbers), be sure to ask them if they have any specials. Often they do have specials, but you have to ask them about them!
   So be careful about restrictions on tickets. Be aware of charges for overweight baggage and remember that many of the very CHEAP fares you see in the Travel section of the local Papers are fares that are quoted, “without taxes” Taxes can really add up.
   Have fun and happy travels.

4. Gerald J on October 3rd, 2008 11:44 pm

   LORENZO

   I sure wouldn’t count on it, with the price of fuel rising, airline consolidations and the summer travel season, airfares aren’t likely to go down. The only reason you may see any fare sales to Europe is that the dollar is at an all time low against the Euro and many other European currencies and the demand for travel to Europe will most likely be down. If you see a good fare to Ireland, jump on it, and if you think the Bush administration will do anything to significantly reduce fuel prices you must have been living under a rock the last 7 1/2 years. Many airlines have bought futures on fuel to hedge against further price increases, at least for the short term, so don’t expect any cuts as far as fuel prices are concerned.

5. גַּבְרִיאֵל on October 4th, 2008 12:37 am

   BRENDAN

   no in fact they are now charging for any bag you carry so my idea is to wear all your cloths when you board , as in several layers but of coarse they will check you cause you look suspicious and then you will have to take them all off and then put them all back on but i would do it just to get even.

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