Pro tip: I used to book flights months ahead, now I wait for last minute deals and it's a game changer

When I first started, I'd lock in a flight to, say, Bangkok like 4 months early, thinking I was saving cash. After a year, I noticed prices often dropped 2-3 weeks before takeoff if you're flexible. Last month, I got a one-way to Lisbon for $350 by booking just 10 days out. The old way felt safe, but this lets me chase better weather or a sudden cool meetup. Anyone else play the last-minute flight game, or is that too risky for you?

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sandraflores2h ago

So what's your hotel strategy then?

mila_harris3h ago

What do you do about hotels or places to stay though? I tried the last minute flight thing once and ended up stuck because every decent, affordable room was booked solid. The flight was cheap but I paid way more for a bad hotel or had to stay farther out. It feels like you need to have a backup plan for lodging before you even buy the ticket, which kills some of the spontaneity.