Originally Posted by
Repooc17
There are generally NO incentives for airlines to file cheap fares 10 months ahead.
Sure there are. Airlines like to get (and keep) your money.
Originally Posted by
Repooc17
Anyone needing to buy tickets far out usually has inflexible schedule...airlines know this, so why add cheap fare filings when they can sell at higher fares now.
This isn't necessarily true. Leisure travel booked far in advance often has flexibility and airlines offer cheap fares far in advance often (but of course, sometimes they don't too).
Originally Posted by
AlwaysAisle
Another point to note when purchasing tickets this far out, there is a good chance of flight/schedule changes. Make sure that your travel plan is flexible to accept flight changes.
Flight changes can be a plus or a minus. And don't just think you have to "accept" them.