That said, don’t be so quick to snap up a flight.
Recent data from travel site Hopper.com found 2 in 3 fares drop within 24 hours of the original search or booking, saving an average 14 percent. Check fare forecasts for your route, as well as strategies like alternate airports and dates.
Travelers who aren’t ready or able to book summer flights this week needn’t resign themselves to peak prices, either, Soderlund said.
“If all else fails, our data shows that travelers should book domestic summer flights three weeks prior to their departure date,” she said.
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Source : CNBC
