Originally Posted by
Mamagonefishing
Thank you for the advice! I did not anticipate the price to fluctuate this much. Small fluctuations I can live with, this large amount really hurts...
Airline tickets are the most complexly priced good or service in the world, so this kind of thing is not uncommon. If you're prone to regret, once you've booked something non-refundable, it's usually a good idea to just stop watching prices, unless and until there's a schedule change or other event that gives you flexibility.