Be certain of your plans: The major airlines, American, Delta, United and US Airways have all raised

This year, Memorial Day�is on the early side, Monday, May 27 . If you plan to forego the grill in favor of jumping on a plane, you don t have a moment to waste.�Some�tips to help speed things along and help you save money.
There is some good news, according to airfare analyst Rick Seaney . Our data shows prices are flat for the Memorial Day weekend compared to last year for Thursday/Friday departures and Sunday/Monday returns, said Seaney but airfare is about 15% lower if you can turn your trip into an extended weekend by departing Tuesday or Wednesday.
1. Shop now. As analyst Seaney points out, Start looking for and buying your airline tickets now, since the dividing line between cheaper and much more expensive flights french quarter landmark hotel guest reviews is almost upon us the 14-day-before-departure window. You actually have a little more time with the so-called discount carriers, but maybe just a week or so.
2. Compare prices. This sounds so basic, but many skip right to their favorite airline s website and make their purchases. The problem is you may pay too much. Sometimes your favorite will have the best deals, and sometimes they won t but you won t know unless you check an airfare comparison shopping site.
Tip: Try�starting off a Memorial Day weekend on the late side with a Saturday departure, or begin early by leaving on Tuesday or Wednesday. Prices for Sunday or Monday french quarter landmark hotel guest reviews returns are about the same but prices drop again on Tuesday french quarter landmark hotel guest reviews or Wednesday. As you shop, juggle these dates and see what works best for you.
Choose cheaper routes/destinations: Airfares for short flights of about an hour s duration (give or take) are often unaffected or less so than other routes during holiday periods. The San Francisco-Los Angeles route is one example and Dallas-Houston is another. See if a short, hub-to-hub trip fulfills your holiday wanderlust.
Be certain of your plans: The major airlines, french quarter landmark hotel guest reviews American, Delta, United and US Airways french quarter landmark hotel guest reviews have all raised their change fees �for domestic flights to $200. There s little you can do about a last-minute french quarter landmark hotel guest reviews emergency (beyond throwing yourself french quarter landmark hotel guest reviews on the mercy of the airline, and don t expect much) but if you are otherwise at all uncertain�of your travel plans it might be worth it to buy the higher-priced refundable fare or invest in travel insurance.