Cheap Airfares

Because you're within a 2-month window, I suspect you'll just have to suck it up and pay the best rate you can find - today!

I worked with a travel agent, still the difference between top and bottom was only 500 dollars. When you are already forking over between 1,500 and 2,500 saving 500 and being uncomfortable doesn't seem worth it.

Last time we went US Air and saved 500 a ticket, worst 20 hours I ever spent in my life!! That includes all four labors with my kids. I will never again try to save money on international flights!! Granted I won't go top of the line and spend more but no way I am going cheapest!!

I have had very good luck with Delta for international flights. :)

Be careful if you are looking for the cheap way out. You go with discounters and have issues at the airport you have NO ONE to help you.

I book airfare almost daily for our personal and business use. I only deal with Southwest and American. You are in the DFW area and you can get some fair deals out of DFW. You just have to know where to look.

American's site has all sorts of plans and specials, so does SW.

I have family in the UK and they like to fly Delta and it works well with them.

If you are not comfortable booking on your on, yes it can be intimidating if you are not used to doing it a lot, then go with an agent or the airline representatives (more $ but peace of mind is worth it sometimes).

GG - you are going to Europe. Get a travel agent involved - they can group your air fare with hotels and possibly with tour packages.

To be honest - you would've gotten the best prices if you started planning in December...the earlier you book is USUALLY better. Not always the case, but usually so...especially since gas prices are going up!!

Be VERY careful when booking through a third party. I work at an airport and see people getting royally messed up when it comes to agencies and cheap tickets. If you are going to Northern Europe, KLM has some pretty cheap tickets right now. Their prices have come down drastically and might even continue to drop. If you have AAA, they do tickets.

Again, be careful with third parties. They do illegal connections and I have even seen them cancel flights and reservations before, completely change reservations, and really mess up itineraries. Be careful!!

we have used reputable travel agents when traveling abroad. We were able to combine air, hotel and transportation for reasonable prices.

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Just wanted to also let you know that since it is during summer months (on season), you will not find anything under $1000 per adult ticket. Traveling during the middle of the week is cheaper then on weekends. Your toddler will need his own seat.

I have the best luck with Kayak.com and Hotwire.com.