I remember spending hours refreshing my browser, convinced that weekend sales were the way to go. I was planning a surprise trip for my husband, and the prices just kept climbing every Saturday. Finally, a friend told me to check on a Tuesday. I logged in around noon, and the exact same flight was nearly $80 cheaper! It turns out that mid-week—specifically Tuesdays and Wednesdays—is when the inventory usually stabilizes after the weekend rush.
Sticking to those mid-week dates is naturally the best way to keep your travel budget in check. If you’ve already booked, you can always modify your itinerary through the "Manage Reservations" section to grab a lower fare if one pops up on a Tuesday!
