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Old Apr 21, 2025 | 10:19 am
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service1010
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Tucson AZ
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Price Variability

I know this is not the best place to post my newbie question, but I could find no generic airline forum to make my post. Thanks for understanding
I was always told that airline prices fluctuate based on dynamic pricing. Is this still correct?
The reason that I ask is that last year, I booked 2 international flight (1 rt/1 muti-city). I began my price/airline search early ( 8/9 months out) to get a baseline price (checking each domestic carrier's website), and then set alerts in Google Flights for specific dates/destinations, not specifying carrier.
I also searched incognito every month or so (in the beginning, then more frequently as the dates got closer) looking for the best price (and used different devices)
My experience was that prices barely moved over the year (until really close to the departure date when they skyrocketed)
Why don't I see fares ever drop (okay, maybe a few dollars lower). I really don't even see prices increase much. Maybe this is because I buy premium economy' tickets?
Am I doing something wrong?
In October, I plan to find an Intentional/PE fare for an April date. Hoping some guidance will help me get the best fare
PS Although 2 of us travel, I always do my search on 1 traveler.
Thank you
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