When do the fares usually change?
Oct 8, 2005 | 3:50 pm
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Hi DCPoorGuy,
Whereas I don't know the exact answer to your question, I believe that they can change several times in a day. I also believe that I read somewhere once that a lot of airlines load fare sales on Tuesdays. I don't know whether that's a fact or if its just hearsay. Either way, this thread subject is more appropriate for the TravelBuzz forum as its not directly Mileage Run related. I will go ahead & move it there where you may get better responses to your question.
Thanks!
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Whereas I don't know the exact answer to your question, I believe that they can change several times in a day. I also believe that I read somewhere once that a lot of airlines load fare sales on Tuesdays. I don't know whether that's a fact or if its just hearsay. Either way, this thread subject is more appropriate for the TravelBuzz forum as its not directly Mileage Run related. I will go ahead & move it there where you may get better responses to your question.
Thanks!
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Oct 8, 2005 | 5:08 pm
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Originally Posted by DCPoorGuy
Does anyone notice any day of the week or time of the day that there are a lot of new fares offered?
If you're talking about the "regular" fares, there is no set time. In fact, they can (and do) change by the hour (or less)!
But the worst time to buy is over the weekend! 
Oct 8, 2005 | 7:07 pm
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I believe I have read that most airlines have 3 times each day they load fares.
Fare increases typically happen on Friday, signalling other airlines to match the increase. There are fewer tickets purchased over the weekend, so there's less risk of revenue lost if this trial ballon gets shot down.
Fare increases typically happen on Friday, signalling other airlines to match the increase. There are fewer tickets purchased over the weekend, so there's less risk of revenue lost if this trial ballon gets shot down.