Originally Posted by SPN Lifer

Since this thread was started, airlines have applied artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to revenue management and almost never offer their best fares months in advance. They have no reason to.

There may be a constantly changing "sweet spot" to purchase tickets, which the airlines will never reveal to us, of between three weeks and two months prior to travel.

If sales are poor, there may be some last-minute good deals under this AI. On the other hand, with strong sales, the fares will likely only increase.

It pays to be flexible and to check fares often.