Book air now for July or wait?

We are sailing on the AMACello on July 2nd. Wondering if we should book our flights now or wait for a better fare. We are looking at ATL to AMS on July 1st, and Zurich to ATL July 13th, nonstop both ways. Currently the fare is $1761. Should we buy now or wait? Thanks in advance for any advice.

It is a total crapshoot as to what flights will do. But summer is peak travel season and I personally would not wait and then get stuck with crummy seats and likely higher fares.

I purchased my tickets for July over a month ago. Prices have increased and my seating preference would no longer be available if I had waited.

Thanks so much Caviargal, I think we should book soon too. I do not like to gamble, I prefer the sure thing even if I take a bit of a loss.:)

My DH read in WSJ that airlines will likely continue to raise international airfare as long as the dollar's strong, since more people are likely to travel overseas.

We booked our flights to AMS for August about 2 months ago. Prices have fluctuated up and down only a couple of dollars prior to booking and since booking. I have read on a variety of forums that on average 6 months out gets the best choice and prices.....however there can be price increases or price decreases so you do play the odds. :eek: It helps to check how many seats are still available on a flight too if you are looking for specific dates and flights.

I totally agree! Go for it soon. That is high travel season. I usually look at 4 to 6 months out but I don't normally travel in August. But for August I would go for 6 months out. Good luck!