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When to Book Cheap Summer Flights to Europe

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Posted on 3/13/2010 17:26 EST

If you're planning a trip to Europe this summer, time is not on your side. SmarterTravel.com has been tracking prices to major European capitals, and reports rates have been falling but cautions they'll begin climbing as the weeks march on. So be on the lookout and pounce when you spot a great deal.

"Everyone has a different approach to booking airfare. There's the trigger-happy shopper, the overly cautious planner, the last-minute daredevil who hopes to snatch the remaining unfilled seats, and everyone in between. But whatever methodology you normally employ, booking for Europe summer travel is a completely different beast. For one, since demand is higher during the summer peak season, carriers don't need to entice people to buy, so don't wait for the elusive summer sales from the airlines because there likely won't be much to choose from..."

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