30/10/2026
✈️💸 EVER WONDERED WHY FLIGHT PRICES SEEM TO KEEP GOING UP?*🤔
You check flights on Monday… and by Wednesday, the price has changed! 😩 So, what's going on?
Airfares can change several times a day, and it's not always because you've left it too late to book. Here's why! 👇
📈 Supply & demand - School holidays, weekends and popular events mean more people competing for the same seats, often pushing prices up.
📅 Booking timing - Airlines adjust fares depending on how many seats remain and how far ahead you're booking.
⛽ Fuel costs - Changes in airline operating costs can influence ticket prices.
🌍 External factors - Currency fluctuations, weather disruptions and global events can all play a part.
TOP TIPS FOR FINDING BETTER-VALUE FLIGHTS:
✅ Be flexible with dates: flying midweek or outside peak holiday periods can sometimes save you money.
✅ Check alternative airports: a nearby airport might offer cheaper flights, but remember to factor in transport and parking costs.
✅ Set price alerts: use flight comparison websites to track fares and spot potential price drops.
✅ Compare the whole package: check baggage allowances, seat selection fees, flight times and transfer costs before choosing the cheapest fare.
✅ Book strategically: there's no magic day or guaranteed booking window. Start researching early, monitor prices and consider booking when the fare suits your budget and plans.
✅ Look beyond the headline price - a slightly more expensive flight with better baggage allowances or more convenient times could offer better overall value.
✨ If you ask me to do the searching for you, I might find you a better deal: as an independent travel agent, I sometimes have access to special offers that the airlines don't publicise on their websites.
✨ I will always be honest with you and if I can't match or beat a price you have found, I will say so!
