Jessica Min of Skyscanner said using incognito mode, repeated searches, and browser cookies do not affect airfare prices. She said search day is not generally meaningful, while flights departing from Korea tend to have the lowest average fares on Thursdays. She also said booking earlier tends to result in lower prices.
Travelers line up at the departure hall at Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport, Aug. 14, ahead of the Liberation Day holiday weekend. Yonhap
Airfares account for a significant portion of travel expenses, yet prices fluctuate constantly, leaving travelers wondering when the best time is to book the cheapest tickets.
Against this backdrop, travel price comparison platform Skyscanner recently launched the Skyscanner Smart Travel Awards for Korea’s tourism industry, with value for money included as one of its award categories. The inaugural winners, announced on July 29, were Jeju Air for Best Value Short-Haul Airline, Korean Air for Best Booking Experience among airlines, and Hana Tour for Best Booking Experience among online travel agencies.
Jessica Min, a travel expert at Skyscanner, spoke about whether there are any reliable ways to find cheaper airfares.
