Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
There is little to gain booking airline flights 10 - 11 months in advance of departure. Especially if looking for the best fares.
There is nothing to gain by waiting before you start looking. You never know when a gem of a fare will pop up. I managed to find a fare that's about 2/3 the normal fare for April 2018. It's doubtful I'll find anything better, though I will of course keep looking.