Believe it or not the holiday season will be upon us before we know it. Here is some information I thought you could benefit from for your holiday travels to visit the family and loved ones.
An early forecast for the 2008 holiday travel season finds that fares for Thanksgiving 2008 are up 35 percent from 2007, while Christmas and New Year's fares are up 31 percent. Nationally, the average ticket cost for Thanksgiving itinerary - Wednesday departure, Sunday return - is $490, up $66 from last year. Travelers who have flexibility will be rewarded with big savings; returning on Monday or Tuesday can save more than $90 per ticket. Christmas and New Year's fares are similar, averaging $420. Holiday travelers to watch for holiday price drops in the first two weeks of October. Travelers flying to and from major airports are much more likely to see price drops this fall and should closely monitor for lower fares before purchasing. Those flying in or out of smaller regional airports, which have been more affected by airline capacity cuts, should buy as soon as they find a fare with which they are comfortable with.
To be sure that you have the best airfare go to http://www.mytravelagentstore.com/ and view our prices. Be sure to book your travel early for the holiday season so you don’t miss out on the specials or cannot get the flights you want. Happy Holidays.
Questions email us at john@mytravelagentstore.com
Friday, August 22, 2008
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