When to book SFO - LHR?
Jul 21, 2008, 4:17 pm
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When to book SFO - LHR?
There's a chance that my SO may end up spending a good bit of time in the UK this winter, and if that happens, I will probably book 3 SFO - LAX/ORD/JFK - LHR tickets between dec & may. I just checked prices, and they're quite high -- $900, before taxes.
Are prices likely to come down once Fall rolls around, and/or what are the chances for an intl "sale" later in the year? In the past, I've had good luck scoring cheep BOS - LHR tix during sale periods... but I don't know if that's something that's dependable.
thanks!
Are prices likely to come down once Fall rolls around, and/or what are the chances for an intl "sale" later in the year? In the past, I've had good luck scoring cheep BOS - LHR tix during sale periods... but I don't know if that's something that's dependable.
thanks!
Jul 21, 2008, 4:34 pm
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From what I have seen in the past few years, there are usually European deals offered later in the year, after summer or so. Keep in mind that fares are usually high far in advance of intended travel. Expect fares to come down as the departure dates rolls closer as AA will have a better estimate of the yield for the flight(s), and will adjust fares accordingly.
Jul 21, 2008, 5:03 pm
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From what I have seen in the past few years, there are usually European deals offered later in the year, after summer or so. Keep in mind that fares are usually high far in advance of intended travel. Expect fares to come down as the departure dates rolls closer as AA will have a better estimate of the yield for the flight(s), and will adjust fares accordingly.