Fares · 6 min read
Do Flight Prices Go Down the Week Before Departure? Usually Not
Do flight prices go down the week before departure? Rarely. Here's why fares usually climb in the last 7–14 days, the exceptions, and what to do instead.
Fares
How airfare pricing works, when to book, and how to spot a good fare.
Fares · 6 min read
Fare Class Letters Explained: Upgrades and Miles
The fare class letter on your ticket decides upgrade eligibility and how many miles you earn. Here's how to find yours and what it means.
Fares · 7 min read
Round-the-World Tickets Explained: Alliances, Rules and Value
Round-the-world tickets explained: how Star Alliance and oneworld fares work, the key routing rules, and when an RTW ticket actually saves money.
Fares · 8 min read
How Far in Advance to Book International Flights, by Region
How far in advance to book international flights from the US: typical windows for Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and more, plus when to buy.
Why Is My Flight Cheaper One-Way Than Round-Trip? Explained
One-way cheaper than round-trip? Many airlines price each direction separately. Here's why two one-ways can beat a round-trip, and the risks of splitting.
How airfares are actually priced
Why the person next to you paid half what you did, and what fare buckets, demand forecasts and the "Tuesday myth" really mean.
When to book flights: what the data says, by route type
Booking windows for domestic, transatlantic, Asia and holiday travel, and the one rule that beats all of them.