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ARUBAJUN2010 · 04-06-2010, 07:48 AM

Hey guys, new to the community. Heading to Aruba for the first time the end of June this year! Flying in and out of Boston is so high! I booked two tickets down direct for $279.00 pp. Need a flight back on July 3rd, but they are astronomical. You think I should wait it out a bit? , or just book now? Prices are over $400.00 pp

Can't wait to go, but plane tickets kinda bumming me out. Thanks so much, great forum!

Tom and Stanley · 04-06-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ARUBAJUN2010

Hey guys, new to the community. Heading to Aruba for the first time the end of June this year! Flying in and out of Boston is so high! I booked two tickets down direct for $279.00 pp. Need a flight back on July 3rd, but they are astronomical. You think I should wait it out a bit? , or just book now? Prices are over $400.00 pp

Can't wait to go, but plane tickets kinda bumming me out. Thanks so much, great forum!

If you can fly during the week out of Boston, Jet Blue has some decent prices. I always go mid-week for around $500 non-stop, round trip. . . .

Tom and Stanley

sunnysmiles · 04-06-2010, 07:52 AM

I wish we could've gotten tickets for $400pp! You guys in Boston/NY area have it good and don't realize it! Our tickets were double that from Michigan/Chicago, and we got a deal!
I'm going to guess that the tickets are so high coming back because it's pretty much the holiday.

*Ok, I have to admit I just realized it's $400 one way for you, which is a little lower than what ours averaged out to be when you consider round trip. Sorry! But I'm sure it's because of the holiday. From what I experienced looking for plane tickets, the more the planes fill up the more expensive tickets get, then as the sales slow down the prices drop to fill the plane. They say the cheapest flights are sold usually no tues or wed. Not sure how true that is but you have a little time to watch how they fluctuate.

tangy003 · 04-06-2010, 07:54 AM

Yea,try waiting but July 3rd is near a holiday and trust me it matters.Try booking a flight to aruba during presidents week..I found prices to be around $1100.00 PP round trip

Needless to say I won't go then.

peapod · 04-06-2010, 09:28 AM

We are flying out of Milwaukee this year instead of Chicago in September, cost us about $1,032 for both of us round trip. When we booked there is usually a better price with US Air or Delta out of Chicago but not this year. So I am thrilled to be flying out from Milwaukee. The airport is only 3 miles away. No getting up at 1am!! Flight prices went up for us about $200 from last year. Plus we have to factor in the $60+ dollars for checking luggage.
I always hesitate to wait too long to book it is a crap shoot, sometimes the prices go down other times they go up. This will be our 7th trip this year and the cost keeps rising.
We will eat mac n cheese every day before we give up our trip to paradise!

kthy66 · 04-06-2010, 09:32 AM

There is usually a significant price difference flying during the week versus weekend or holidays.

ARUBAJUN2010 · 04-06-2010, 01:16 PM

thanks guys really fighting myself on this one. even two stops is close to 400pp. guess ill wait it out a bit longer and just pray. cant wait to go!!!

Tim · 04-08-2010, 01:04 PM

I'm finding the same thing for the end of June. I decided to wait it out.

paulmorin · 04-09-2010, 09:20 AM

all airlines are expected to raise fares 25% over the nex 6 mos. according to the Wall st. journal.

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sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	I wish we could've gotten tickets for $400pp! You guys in Boston/NY area have it good and don't realize it! Our tickets were double that from Michigan/Chicago, and we got a deal! I'm going to guess that the tickets are so high coming back because it's pretty much the holiday. Ok, I have to admit I just realized it's $400 one way for you, which is a little lower than what ours averaged out to be when you consider round trip. Sorry! But I'm sure it's because of the holiday. From what I experienced looking for plane tickets, the more the planes fill up the more expensive tickets get, then as the sales slow down the prices drop to fill the plane. They say the cheapest flights are sold usually no tues or wed. Not sure how true that is but you have a little time to watch how they fluctuate. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura Last edited by sunnysmiles; 04-06-2010 at 08:04 AM.*

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tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 264 Images: 25	Yea,try waiting but July 3rd is near a holiday and trust me it matters.Try booking a flight to aruba during presidents week..I found prices to be around $1100.00 PP round trip Needless to say I won't go then. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Caribbean Maps

04-06-2010, 09:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
peapod Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: the beachs Posts: 52	Airfare We are flying out of Milwaukee this year instead of Chicago in September, cost us about $1,032 for both of us round trip. When we booked there is usually a better price with US Air or Delta out of Chicago but not this year. So I am thrilled to be flying out from Milwaukee. The airport is only 3 miles away. No getting up at 1am!! Flight prices went up for us about $200 from last year. Plus we have to factor in the $60+ dollars for checking luggage. I always hesitate to wait too long to book it is a crap shoot, sometimes the prices go down other times they go up. This will be our 7th trip this year and the cost keeps rising. We will eat mac n cheese every day before we give up our trip to paradise! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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kthy66 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchebo Eagle Beach, Oceania Residences, Occidental Posts: 251 Images: 19	There is usually a significant price difference flying during the week versus weekend or holidays. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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ARUBAJUN2010 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	thanks guys really fighting myself on this one. even two stops is close to 400pp. guess ill wait it out a bit longer and just pray. cant wait to go!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-08-2010, 01:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tim Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 32	I'm finding the same thing for the end of June. I decided to wait it out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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paulmorin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: playa linda, aruba beach club, wacky wahoos, driftwood,french steakhouse, any happy hour Posts: 199	all airlines are expected to raise fares 25% over the nex 6 mos. according to the Wall st. journal. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook