Airline Travel Deals: Buy Now or Buy Later?

Helpful tips to answer this question | [Travelzoo]( [Airline Travel Deals: Buy Now or Buy Later?]( While many of you are taking advantage of the incredible hotel deals we're seeing right now for future travel, you're also asking, what about flights? Will we see fare wars driving down prices? Should I book now, or wait? While no one can predict the future, here's what we're seeing in the market, along with some tips: - Generally, airfares are going up.We’ve sent you some seriously hot prices on flights recently (like $176 roundtrip to Curacao or $65 to Vegas) but those fares sold out within hours. In the last few weeks, airfares to places like the Caribbean and Europe have more than doubled on popular dates. It's easy to see why: supply and demand with airlines cutting flights and routes, driving up pricing. Our tip: Don’t procrastinate — when you see a good fare, don't wait to book! - Take advantage of flexible policies. On new bookings, most airlines are allowing you to change or cancel your trip for free. Cancelling might not mean a full refund but you may receive a travel credit, sometimes valid for up to two years or longer. Remember to read the details before confirming. Our tip: Print out a copy of the current refund/change policies with a timestamp (or take a screenshot). If you don’t end up taking the flight and ask for a change or refund, it never hurts to have documentation of the policy at the time you booked. - Sign up for a flight monitor. Ridiculously low fares are disappearing quickly. To stay in the know, we recommend using a service that alerts you of price drops. We've partnered with [Jack's Flight Club]( where a basic subscription alerts you to select fare sales from your city. Premium membership ($49/year) gets you priority access to all deals (4 times more deals than free members), mistake fares and you receive access to their exclusive app. Our tip: As a Travelzoo member, you can try a free upgraded premium membership for 30 days. Click the blue link below. In a nutshell: Better-than-ever prices won’t stick around, but we're  seeing once-in-a-lifetime flexibility, and services like Jack's Flight Club have your back to alert you when those great fares are available. And if you've already booked a cheap fare, congratulations – you may not see that price again! [Visit Jack's Flight Club »]( You are receiving this email as part of the membership you signed up for with this address: {EMAIL} You can modify your email options or unsubscribe at any time. This is not you and you're not a Travelzoo member yet? [Sign up now]( [Update Email]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms & Conditions]( We use cookies to optimize your user experience on Travelzoo. By clicking on any link in this email you are agreeing to allow this. Please read our [Privacy and Cookie Policy](. Do not reply to this email. We cannot accept replies to this address. Written inquiries can be sent to: Travelzoo 590 Madison Avenue, 35th Floor New York, NY 10022 Or email us at: support@travelzoo.com ©2020 Travelzoo. All rights reserved. [*][*]