Whether flying for business or pleasure, booking early is a common practice for some, and there are reasons why many prefer to plan well ahead with flights. Prices, stress levels and time factors come into play when considering a trip by plane.
The best time to buy airline tickets, according to an article from MSNBC, is around two months before your trip because that is when airlines will discount tickets the most. Buying tickets early is best when there are discounts and deals for tickets.
Some people will purchase airplane tickets six months to a year in advance for holiday travel because that is when the most people will want to fly. Buying tickets early avoids being pushed to standby tickets on Christmas Eve.
Buying tickets early is a good way to manage stress. Purchasing tickets early ensures one fewer item on the "to do" list as the date nears.
When traveling for a specific event, a specific time frame for travel is important. Buying tickets early ensures getting on the plane, leaving at the certain time you need to leave.
Some airline frequent flier programs will have expiration dates on miles or have only a limited number of seats per plane available for frequent flier miles. To avoid letting miles expire or seats taken, customers might buy tickets far in advance to get use out of the miles they have earned.
