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Rule No. 1. Is it worth booking in advance?
The time before departure has a rather specific effect on the ticket price, and each airline’s cheapest periods are different. For example, if a carrier needs money for operating activities here and now, it can announce a sale even for a departure period of up to a year or simply extend the period for which the cheapest tickets are offered. As a rule, buying 2-3 months before departure allows you to find the best prices.
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For example, Lufthansa, one of the most popular European airlines, usually uses the following pricing model:
Thus, there is no single “cheapest ticket” model for Lufthansa. The price depends on many factors, including the route, season and type of travel. But in general, booking 2-4 months before departure often allows you to find the optimal ratio of price and date selection. and others.
