Originally Posted by
freemark
So there is a trigger point in time (midnight) where an unsold seat next day goes from a valuable asset to a cheap empty seat. My strategy needs refining obviously but often buying fares fairly close to trips, and trying to get home as early as possible - but need the flexibility to stay away depending on site conditions etc. Not sure I’m dedicated enough to do that midnight thing though. I’ll have a go next week - not so much pressing need to maximise SP’s atm so can adjust strategy. Thanks all for info.
Its become a rather depressing routine for me setting my alarm for midnight (i actually have one saved on my phone for this!!!). Most of the the time the strategy works if you can be bothered with the inconvenience of the alarm (and annoying your partner with it!).
Ive been caught out on the WEL-AKL with seats not being available but its always worked for me on CHC-AKL-CHC