[Franco54]

As of today Southwestern $1897.60
Jetblue $1676.80
AirTran $1421.60
Thats for the four of us, not including baggage I know all
three's requirements for those. Is $400+ more for nonstop
worth it? Airtran is one stop each way of less than an hour
worth it? Or do you think I should wait? They know they
have you in thier hands going down two days before Christmas
I think its $279+ coming home its just $114+.
Comments please and I thank you kindly

[Dopey]

Oh boy, why don't you consult a travel agent Franco? I always feel better with someone who's experienced and has more insight. I bet a reputable agent will help you out

[DisneyTeacher]

I hate playing the airline game, I never know when to buy or what will end up being a good deal. We do avoid anything but non-stop at all costs, I worry enough about delays w/o adding extra stops.

[mickeymotto]

Ouch! Thats a bundle.

Are you set on your dates? Sometimes if you fly on certain dates it is cheaper, I believe Tuesday & Thursdays. Sometimes you can check out the rates on the websites to see if there is big difference then it might be worth flying in a day earlier. Just a thought......

(This is one of the reasons why we drive now)

[Dana]

Franco -

give me your to and from info and I'll take a peek and see if I can't find something cheaper for you.

[smartwoman0]

Did you get the Airtran $25 voucher? If you have 4 differnet emal addresses you can get $25 off EACH passenger....we ended up getting our flight down on Dec 13th for a TOTAL of $204.00 for all 4 of us after i used 4 vouchers!!!!

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by smartwoman0

Did you get the Airtran $25 voucher? If you have 4 differnet emal addresses you can get $25 off EACH passenger....we ended up getting our flight down on Dec 13th for a TOTAL of $204.00 for all 4 of us after i used 4 vouchers!!!!

Thats such a great price. in 2007 I was able to do 5 people RT from philly for $525

[Franco54]

My dates are Dec 23-31 from Boston (logan)
to Orlando (mco)

[Caseys Corner]

Originally Posted by Franco54

My dates are Dec 23-31 from Boston (logan)
to Orlando (mco)

We were in the same situation when we went for christmas in 2006. We were even thinking of driving but ruled it out knowing how the weather can be in Dec.

We flew and paid the price.

The only thing we regreted till this day is not staying for New Years and leaving on the 2nd.

You may want to consider that if possible.

[Franco54]

CC Da boys are already missing a few days of school
on the front side of our trip, I was always the one
who said the heck with school but now the boss says
no more. And its the flight down $279.00 give
or take the flight home is just $114.00+.

[lovemysons]

You know, I keep hearing how airline flights are low this year, what a crock. Last time I checked SW they wanted over 1100 for the 4 of us. I think you need to pick the price you are comfortable with, and then pull the trigger. The time of year you are flying makes it difficult. :(

[cowanfamily]

check out bing.com....they predict whether or not the price of any given flight will go up or down in the next 6 months and advise you when to buy. havent used it yet, but I hear it is pretty cool. Good luck.

[Franco54]

I did sign up with Bing Travel why not its free
It looks pretty cool you can have them alert you daily
or other options. I think I will wait awhile or at least
until I wake up sweating in the middle of the night
worrying about airfare.

[KarenWDWCP]

Good luck, Franco! Buying the airfare is always my least favorite part of trip planning for me, I live in fear I will buy too soon and have the rates go down by a ton of $$ the day after or wait too long and end up paying a bundle. Ugh!

I would go for the non-stop though especially because you are flying in December. I wouldn't want to take a chance that weather could throw you off from catching a connecting flight somewhere.

[lovemysons]

Originally Posted by KarenWDWCP

Good luck, Franco! Buying the airfare is always my least favorite part of trip planning for me, I live in fear I will buy too soon and have the rates go down by a ton of $$ the day after or wait too long and end up paying a bundle. Ugh!

I would go for the non-stop though especially because you are flying in December. I wouldn't want to take a chance that weather could throw you off from catching a connecting flight somewhere.

Thats good advice!(about the non-stop.)