{"id":40573,"date":"2022-05-17T06:56:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T06:56:10","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=40573"},"modified":"2022-05-17T06:56:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T06:56:10","slug":"why-are-flights-so-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Flights So Expensive and What Can You Do about It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148483718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148483718 BCX0\">If you&#8217;ve been looking for cheap flights recently, you&#8217;ve undoubtedly been surprised by the pricing. Despite your best attempts to be flexible on travel dates and airports at the destination, you can&#8217;t seem to locate the amazing offers you&#8217;ve become accustomed to seeing post-pandemic. So, why are flights so expensive right now? Can passengers expect airline fares to spike more this year? Will airlines keep raising their costs when more people return to the skies, even if fuel prices drop?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW148483718 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/blog\/the-latest\/adobe-digital-economy-index-prices-for-domestic-flights-jump-20-percent-compared-to-pre-pandemic-levels\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adobe Digital Economy Index<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, passengers spent $8.8 billion on online flight tickets in March, a 28 percent increase over the same period last year. While expenditure was up, bookings were only 12 percent higher than in March of this year, according to the statistics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cheapest-airport-parking.png\" alt=\"Cheapest airport parking\" width=\"970\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cheapest-airport-parking.png 970w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cheapest-airport-parking-300x28.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cheapest-airport-parking-768x71.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#During_the_pandemic_demand_decreased\" >During the pandemic, demand decreased\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#Seasonality_impacts_demand\" >Seasonality impacts demand\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#Flight_tickets_get_more_expensive_when_jet_fuel_prices_go_up\" >Flight tickets get more expensive when jet fuel prices go up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#Business_travelers_have_an_impact_on_flight_costs\" >Business travelers have an impact on flight costs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#Will_flight_costs_go_down_soon\" >Will flight costs go down soon?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#How_to_save_money_on_flight_expenses_in_2022\" >How to save money on flight expenses in 2022\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#Be_adaptable\" >Be adaptable\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#Book_at_the_best_time\" >Book at the best time\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/why-are-flights-so-expensive\/#Use_up_all_of_your_unused_canceled_flight_coupons\" >Use up all of your unused canceled flight coupons.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_flights_so_expensive_right_now\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why are flights so expensive right now?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/y06AxcIdjiGSgrniUi\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/colbertlateshow-stephen-colbert-the-late-show-expensive-y06AxcIdjiGSgrniUi\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ticket prices are rising due to increased passenger numbers and fuel expenses. The cost of jet fuel, which is the second-highest expense for airlines behind labor, has been climbing since the Russia-Ukraine crisis interrupted global crude oil supplies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are not the only reasons, though. So let&#8217;s break it down a little more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Higher_demand_means_fewer_cheap_flights\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Higher demand means fewer cheap flights<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/eHU3vch7yAxSFMRmpj\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/abcnetwork-abc-the-goldbergs-thegoldbergs-eHU3vch7yAxSFMRmpj\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First and foremost, keep in mind that flight fares are subject to the same supply and demand principles as any other product.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0When more people desire to travel, even if only on certain routes, airlines realize they can demand more fees. On the contrary, airlines must decrease their rates to sell more when fewer people buy tickets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the epidemic may be your most recent experience of low demand, it is not the only scenario that might increase or decrease your willingness to travel.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It might be due to a variety of factors such as weather, season, natural catastrophes, huge events, and so on. and so on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_pandemic_demand_decreased\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">During the pandemic, demand decreased<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/azUBCBFSCyNgc\" width=\"480\" height=\"322\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/lazy-azUBCBFSCyNgc\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re reading this, you&#8217;re probably aware that the epidemic temporarily halted the tourism business. Whether it was due to lockdowns and closures or by choice because travelers did not feel comfortable, fewer individuals were buying plane tickets in 2020-2021.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Naturally, flight prices dropped (for the flights that were still taking off). This lasted quite some time, and several folks were lucky to have super-low-cost vacations in 2021 because of these low costs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the situation changed\u00a0and borders opened up, demand and thereby prices moved in the\u00a0opposite direction. Demand surged, making those super-low-ticket prices increasingly difficult to come by.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seasonality_impacts_demand\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seasonality impacts demand<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/1o1oauWnyICGQGzwpL\" width=\"480\" height=\"288\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/KLM-ball-christmas-tree-1o1oauWnyICGQGzwpL\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forget about pandemics; demand in the travel sector fluctuates based on several other criteria, such as the season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Traveling anyplace in the weeks around Christmas is always double, treble, or even more expensive than in the off-season. So don&#8217;t forget to consider your destination&#8217;s seasonality each time you travel.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, if you can only take time off from work in March, deciding to go to Japan to visit Disneyland Tokyo could be costly. You will certainly be impacted by the high expenses of cherry blossom season even if you aren&#8217;t there to see them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, if you can only visit Magaluf during the off-season in winter, you will receive the finest bargains of the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flight_tickets_get_more_expensive_when_jet_fuel_prices_go_up\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flight tickets get more expensive when jet fuel prices go up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3ohjV1wV5q38uFVjG0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/mootvideo-animation-illustration-3ohjV1wV5q38uFVjG0\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might be fed up with hearing about rising gas costs in the news. But unfortunately, it&#8217;s a problem that goes beyond your weekly fill-up and plays a huge role in spiking aircraft ticket prices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Airlines use specific tactics called hedging to help them obtain better rates on jet fuel, but it is not total protection from the curse of shifting oil prices. Increased gasoline prices result in higher ticket prices, and there is no way around it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_travelers_have_an_impact_on_flight_costs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business travelers have an impact on flight costs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/g0dZyu7ON8V6krnBSJ\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/paramountmovies-airplane-airport-g0dZyu7ON8V6krnBSJ\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The airline industry adores business passengers. Airlines may charge them a higher fare because they are not as price-sensitive as leisure travelers. They are also more likely to reserve the costliest seats on the airline in advance, resulting in a higher profit.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What impact does this have on you, a presumably non-business traveler? You&#8217;d be shocked, and rather considerably, that it does. The number of business travelers on a trip directly impacts how much money the airline makes and how much everyone else pays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_flight_costs_go_down_soon\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Will flight costs go down soon?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/dAFHNmCwbOLlxScJFk\" width=\"480\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/martin-dAFHNmCwbOLlxScJFk\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the absence of a discernible trend, we can&#8217;t be sure. The price of a plane ticket is subject to minute-by-minute fluctuation. Flight prices might rise or fall at any time due to the large-scale factors that have driven them up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this really means is that cheap flights are still available in 2022 and far into the summer and fall of that year. So there is no one-size-fits-all answer here.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to our research, we&#8217;re still able to discover some of the most affordable airfares for future travel &#8211; in some cases, even lower than we&#8217;d found during the pandemic&#8217;s peak.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_save_money_on_flight_expenses_in_2022\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to save money on flight expenses in 2022<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/ehR4czJndPjOjYOXoB\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/SaraDietschy-money-invest-save-your-ehR4czJndPjOjYOXoB\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With rising airfare and increased demand for summer travel, many Americans are eager to locate amazing discounts before time runs out. Here are our top three recommendations for saving money this summer:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_adaptable\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be adaptable<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0By flying on a Tuesday or Wednesday this summer, you may save up to 18% or $75 on each ticket. When traveling internationally, depart on a Thursday to save up to 6%, or $60, per round trip ticket.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Book your vacation during late summer to save even more money. Airfare often reduces in September and October compared to peak summer months, as demand drops towards the end of the summer when vacations expire, and kids return to school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_at_the_best_time\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book at the best time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start keeping an eye on costs today using a price monitoring tool like Hopper to guarantee you&#8217;re alerted in real-time if an incredible offer becomes available or if prices begin to climb.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To get bargain prices on summer travel, plan your summer vacation by the end week of May. Prices will go up by 6% &#8211; 12% on average before peaking in late June.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_up_all_of_your_unused_canceled_flight_coupons\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use up all of your unused canceled flight coupons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That &#8216;rainy day&#8217; you kept them for is here. So, utilize those canceled flight coupons from 2020 and 2021 before they expire, or forget about them if you can&#8217;t recall what you have on hand. Simply log in to your airline accounts and see what you have. Also, don&#8217;t forget to log on to the Way app to check your Waybucks balance. You can use them for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airport parking<\/a>, thereby reducing travel costs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/save-60-on-airport-parking.png\" alt=\"cheap airport parking\" width=\"794\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/save-60-on-airport-parking.png 794w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/save-60-on-airport-parking-300x111.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/save-60-on-airport-parking-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Here\u2019s more info on\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\"><i>top-rated airport parking<\/i><\/a><i>,\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\"><i>the best parking spots in your city<\/i><\/a><i>, affordable\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\"><i>auto insurance<\/i><\/a><i>, easy\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\"><i>auto refinance<\/i><\/a><i>, and\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\"><i>high-quality car washes near you<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve been looking for cheap flights recently, you&#8217;ve undoubtedly been surprised by the pricing. Despite your best attempts to be flexible on travel dates and airports at the destination, you can&#8217;t seem to locate the amazing offers you&#8217;ve become accustomed to seeing post-pandemic. So, why are flights so expensive right now? 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