When to book Transatlantic Flight?

mickey234

Last year I booked a flight departing in February 2012 to Miami from Heathrow and it cost £420 rtn (direct). I booked it 6 months in advance and price was still the same in January a month before I departed.

This year I want to do the same thing but the same flight cost £590 rtn. Does anyone know the reason and is it likely to change ?

Nan63

I think the Airport Passenger Tax went up in April, not sure how much but could that account for some of the difference? Fuel costs etc all make a difference. I know when we booked Gatwick to Orlando last year it was £480 and this year it is has shot up to £630!

photome

Because transatlantic flights have gone up in price, it may change, it may go up, then again it may go down

Bob_the_Saver

I agree with photome it's your call mickey234


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mickey234

I agree the increase in APD, the EU Emission scheme and the consolidation of flights between the airlines have all contributed to the increase.
I have noticed that regional departures have not been affected by such a big rise, so will avoid London airport and save the travel costs to London.

tori.k

Should be sales after the summer, if your nerves can stand it i'd hang on to Christmas sale,
Indirect a option? that could work out slightly cheaper. also keep an eye on Fly/Drive prices we booked just after Easter BA flights from Gatwick to MCO (we actually need a car) but the fights worked out at £390PP if you don't need a car just add the cheapest and don't pick it up at the airport.

Driving? flying into Tampa an option it's an easier airport and an easy drive to Miami

have a great trip