T fares to FLA markets from NYC to drop after new years?
Dec 25, 2009, 5:11 pm
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T fares to FLA markets from NYC to drop after new years?
Hi and merry Xmas and a happy new year to all!!!!!
I've noticed that Delta has held steady in there T prices from LGA/JFK to Florida markets. Right now, RT T fare's are 218 non stop before tax (using lga to pbi as an example).
Anyone think there's a good chance DL will drop the LUT prices after the new years to these particular markets? I've seen these fares in these markets earlier this year for as low as $138 RT. I am wondering if its worth waiting till after new years to book tickets for travel Jan 17 to Jan 20, lga to pbi.
Do airline's historically drop prices after the new years, or at any other time periods during the year?
Thanks in advance for your replies and comments.
lieu
I've noticed that Delta has held steady in there T prices from LGA/JFK to Florida markets. Right now, RT T fare's are 218 non stop before tax (using lga to pbi as an example).
Anyone think there's a good chance DL will drop the LUT prices after the new years to these particular markets? I've seen these fares in these markets earlier this year for as low as $138 RT. I am wondering if its worth waiting till after new years to book tickets for travel Jan 17 to Jan 20, lga to pbi.
Do airline's historically drop prices after the new years, or at any other time periods during the year?
Thanks in advance for your replies and comments.
lieu
Dec 25, 2009, 5:26 pm
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Hi and merry Xmas and a happy new year to all!!!!!
I've noticed that Delta has held steady in there T prices from LGA/JFK to Florida markets. Right now, RT T fare's are 218 non stop before tax (using lga to pbi as an example).
Anyone think there's a good chance DL will drop the LUT prices after the new years to these particular markets? I've seen these fares in these markets earlier this year for as low as $138 RT. I am wondering if its worth waiting till after new years to book tickets for travel Jan 17 to Jan 20, lga to pbi.
I've noticed that Delta has held steady in there T prices from LGA/JFK to Florida markets. Right now, RT T fare's are 218 non stop before tax (using lga to pbi as an example).
Anyone think there's a good chance DL will drop the LUT prices after the new years to these particular markets? I've seen these fares in these markets earlier this year for as low as $138 RT. I am wondering if its worth waiting till after new years to book tickets for travel Jan 17 to Jan 20, lga to pbi.
Given the economic state, that may not be the case this year.
All in all, I'd say $218 is a decent deal for a non-stop this time of year.
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Dec 26, 2009, 10:35 am
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Hi and merry Xmas and a happy new year to all!!!!!
I've noticed that Delta has held steady in there T prices from LGA/JFK to Florida markets. Right now, RT T fare's are 218 non stop before tax (using lga to pbi as an example).
Anyone think there's a good chance DL will drop the LUT prices after the new years to these particular markets? I've seen these fares in these markets earlier this year for as low as $138 RT. I am wondering if its worth waiting till after new years to book tickets for travel Jan 17 to Jan 20, lga to pbi.
I've noticed that Delta has held steady in there T prices from LGA/JFK to Florida markets. Right now, RT T fare's are 218 non stop before tax (using lga to pbi as an example).
Anyone think there's a good chance DL will drop the LUT prices after the new years to these particular markets? I've seen these fares in these markets earlier this year for as low as $138 RT. I am wondering if its worth waiting till after new years to book tickets for travel Jan 17 to Jan 20, lga to pbi.
Dec 26, 2009, 10:42 am
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Dec 26, 2009, 12:05 pm
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Weren't there some ~$160 base fares to MCO recently? That's not a bad fare and I'd not hesitate to purchase one, even if I thought it would drop another $20. I haven't seen $138 a/i fares in years (or at least wasn't in the market last winter).
Dec 26, 2009, 1:02 pm
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I've never had to pay about $150 for DTW-MCO (year round), and for Jan/Feb of this year I am not seeing it for under $215ish.
Dec 26, 2009, 3:05 pm
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I agree with DiverDave that coming into the florida season militates against a general lowering of the fares in these markets.
There probably will be, as usual, a few promos in order to fill up the back of some airplanes that are not selling out.
There probably will be, as usual, a few promos in order to fill up the back of some airplanes that are not selling out.
Dec 26, 2009, 3:07 pm
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It's the NY market that's being questioned here. The $140 all in rates that used to be had from MCO/TPA to JFK/LGA have not been had in awhile. The lowest I've paid, was $190 two months ago for that route - but honestly ,I havent seen anything less in years...which is surprising considering that Jet Blue and other airlines have offered much less. Its anybody guess, but I sure would like to see it back to those levels sometime.
Dec 26, 2009, 3:21 pm
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Delta/NWA has had those DTW to TPA/MCO rates forever and they've never gone away. Thats' not quite the issue here.
It's the NY market that's being questioned here. The $140 all in rates that used to be had from MCO/TPA to JFK/LGA have not been had in awhile. The lowest I've paid, was $190 two months ago for that route - but honestly ,I havent seen anything less in years...which is surprising considering that Jet Blue and other airlines have offered much less. Its anybody guess, but I sure would like to see it back to those levels sometime.
It's the NY market that's being questioned here. The $140 all in rates that used to be had from MCO/TPA to JFK/LGA have not been had in awhile. The lowest I've paid, was $190 two months ago for that route - but honestly ,I havent seen anything less in years...which is surprising considering that Jet Blue and other airlines have offered much less. Its anybody guess, but I sure would like to see it back to those levels sometime.
Dec 26, 2009, 3:26 pm
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I right now am posting from a flight FLL-LGA that certainly is not anywhere near full. Only five seats are occupied in FC and although I never venture back there, I can see some empties in the rear. I don' think that this condition will persist after the January lull is over.
Dec 26, 2009, 3:36 pm
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SWF is even cheaper but the flight times are horrible. I can get RT with one connection for $175 with tax but that means either leaving at 6 am or late in the afternoon.