Is there a certain time of day that it is best to purchase airline tickets?

Sherry R asked:


Went online last week to preorder tickets for Christmas flight and they were $99.00 and went online just now and they were $273. Is there a good time to preorder airline tickets cheapest?

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November 25, 2008 | Filed Under Aircraft

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Is it customary for airlines to discount flights at the last minute?

EliteWasabi asked:


I booked my return ticket to San Francisco via Virgin America and logged on today to see if the plane is sold out and noticed that my seat is currently selling for $60 cheaper than when I bought it a week ago!!!!!

Is it customary for airlines to discount their seats in the final hours? If so, would it be smarter for me NOT to buy a roundtrip ticket, but book my return flight on the day of???

Thanks in advance for your answers!

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November 19, 2008 | Filed Under Aircraft

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