Originally Posted by
somedude24
I don't claim to be an expert on the way airline ticket pricing works (can anyone claim to be an expert on this?), but I think that you don't have to jump on a ticket 330 days before traveling, even during a big holiday week.
I agree with this; wait until the date gets closer. It makes sense for airlines to put the high price out there now and see who will bite.
I'm looking for some Thanksgiving and Christmas travel on other carriers. One trip is outrageously high. The other trip is okay but no great deal. A lot can happen between now and then. My experience has shown that the prices for both trips will come down. Unless supply drops significantly or demand increases significantly, pricing isn't gonna increase too much over where its been.
One exception to waiting is if you're looking to book award tickets. If your dates are set, grab those when they open up.