Should You Book Now or Wait?

Booking flights often feels like gambling. Prices rise, prices fall, and no one tells you when to click “Book.” Many travelers overpay simply because they don’t know whether to book now or wait.

This is exactly where fare confidence changes the game.

Why Flight Prices Are So Unpredictable

Airlines use dynamic pricing systems that constantly adjust fares based on demand, seat availability, seasonality, and booking behavior. Even small changes in demand can cause sudden price jumps.

The Biggest Booking Mistake Travelers Make

Most travelers rely on myths or panic-driven decisions. Booking because prices “might go up tomorrow” or assuming one cheap day exists often leads to regret.

What Does Fare Confidence Mean?

Fare confidence answers one critical question:

Is this price good compared to historical trends?

Instead of guessing, fare confidence compares the current fare with historical price ranges, typical lows, highs, and volatility.

How Fare Glider Calculates Fare Confidence

Fare Glider analyzes historical pricing data for the route and date you are searching to show whether a fare is low, cheaper, typical, expensive or highest.

Real Example: Delhi → Dubai

If today’s price is ₹18,500, Fare Glider may show:

• Historical average: ₹17,200
• Typical low: ₹15,800
• High-demand surge: ₹21,000

In this case, fare confidence may suggest waiting if your dates are flexible.

Fare Confidence vs Price Alerts

Price alerts react after prices change. Fare confidence helps you decide before booking by showing full price context — not just one number.

When You Should Book Immediately

• Prices are below historical averages
• Travel dates are within 2–3 weeks
• High-demand periods are approaching

When Waiting Makes Sense

• You’re booking far in advance
• Prices are above historical norms
• Travel dates are flexible

How to Use Fare Glider Before Every Booking

Before booking any flight, analyze the fare with Fare Glider to understand whether booking now or waiting makes more sense.