Remind me again why I listen to my mother?

[morganskye]

As most of you know I'm going to Katsucon next year. I refuse to drive since I'll be dead tired and cranky. Anyway, mom suggested waiting for the holiday flight sales. I did and now the prices have jumped from $200 to $300. Great. Just f*$%ing great. I can't afford more than $200ish for the flight. As far as I can tell I have 2 options. 1) Wait it out and check the site every week or so for a better rate. 2) If that doesn't work I go to Priceline and pray. *curses and screams*

Btw, when I spoke to mom on the phone about this she pratically went dumb. For once she realizes that her judgement has cost me. Silly me for believing her. Then again, it isn't her fault. She doesn't dictate airline rates...*sigh* I'm just kicking myself for not booking sooner...

Anyway, I'm still going to Katsu. I'll just be a little further into debt then I'd like. *pout*

Comments

[giapet.livejournal.com]

Holiday sales?

She's aware that the holiday sales are for flights *over the holidays*, not for February, right?

Traditionally, the best times to buy a flight are: 5-6 months prior, or within the week before (if it's not a busy time and you're willing to risk it, which I don't really recommend doing). Especially these days with fares being higher due to gas prices.

[voftheworld.livejournal.com]

You know you may be able to get a lower price at the beginning of the year. It isn't uncommon for the prices to drop then since everyone spent all of their money flying at Christmas. Just a thought. I would hate for you to buy a ticket now and then see it cheaper in a month and a half.

[lordshipmayhem.livejournal.com]

Good luck, maybe Priceline or Travelocity will have something reasonable.

(Holiday specials in February? February???)