world cup

[neilri2001 42]

Does anyone remember if the last world cup had an inflationary or de-flationary effect on air prices?

 

I've been quoted £1100 plus taxes for EVA business class in June but don't know whether to wait for a better offer. A question for cheshire Tom Perhaps!

 

Neil

[echster 1]

Well, IMHO, airline ticketing is based on supply vs. demand principles. That would tend to lean this discussion towards buy now because, as the World Cup draws nearer, supply will narrow and demand will increase. However, one thing that throws in a monkey-wrench is airlines know more folks will be traveling to Germany this summer, so they will have more flights. More flight + more seats = more supply.

 

It is hard to compare Germany vs. South Korea/Japan because, unless you are living there, you HAD to fly to South Korea (only has land connections with North Korea) and Japan (country of islands not connected to any other country). Many Europeans can take alternate methods of travel to reach Germany.

 

IMHO, we're 4 months away from the World Cup. Check ticket prices every day. If the demand is not there, prices will fall. If demand is there, prices will start to rise. That should help you make a decision.

 

I'd like to note one thing for you. Airlines know a lot of folks are flying to Germany this summer and will raise their prices. One thing you may want to do is see if it'll be cheaper to fly into another country that surrounds Germany and then price out a train or bus ticket. That may be a cheaper alternative.