Almost everyone buys their airline tickets online and we all know that airfares can change at any time. But have you ever wondered if there are certain days that are better than others to shop for tickets?
I had always heard that Tuesdays are the best day to grab tickets and according to a September 4, 2008 posting on FareCompare.com, this is apparently true. According to them:
Airlines typically file airfare sales Monday morning in the 10:00am or 12:30pm EDT. Over the next 3 airfare distribution cycles, i.e., Monday at 8:00pm and Tuesday at 10:00am and 12:30pm, other airlines typically start matching the sale prices. So, Monday through Tuesday would seem to be the best times for lower fares. Sales tend to expire late on Friday. Even worse, airlines typically file airfare hikes late Thursday, so shopping over the weekend is the worst time.
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