This may seem a silly thread from a very new member, but I always thought it was cheaper to book early.
My daughter in Zurich rang me tonight to ask if I could visit her in May next year. I had no immediate objection to this and after she'd hung up I went to the Emirates site & had a look at a 6 week trip in May/June in Business Class for Melb/Zurich & Melb/London.
I was appalled!! The London price was nearly AUST$ 13,500 and the Zurich was $13,150. Considering that I'm flying in 2 weeks to Zurich (in Business) for $6,100 I find this hard to take.
I also checked with Jetabroad & Webjet and there are quite a few options available from other airlines for less than $7000.
So, what do I do??
Wait & hope for further promotional fares from Emirates closer to the date I need to fly, or say to hell with it and book a Cathay/Swiss deal at less than $6,500.
My current trip will take me into Silver & I was looking forward to modestly growing my status (being a self funded retired gent) while visiting my daughter (& her family). But I have to say that if Emirates are not going to allow me to book at realistic rates in advance then I may well find another carrier.
Thoughts from older, wiser members would be appreciated
Dave