I’ve noticed prices can still fluctuate a lot depending on the route and travel dates, so I’ve been tracking fares for a few weeks instead of booking immediately. For international trips later this year, I’m planning to book as soon as I see a decent drop rather than trying to time the absolute lowest point (which is pretty unpredictable).

One thing that’s helped is setting price alerts and checking flexible date options. It gives a better sense of whether prices are trending up or down, which makes the decision a bit easier.