Travelers are waiting until the last minute to book trips. Here’s when that works — and when it can backfire. - MarketWatch
1. Travelers are booking flights last minute due to economic uncertainty. 2. Budget airlines like Spirit and Frontier offer the best last-minute fares. 3. Demand fluctuations make it hard to predict summer travel volumes. 4. Early bookings may result in missing better deals due to price drops. 5. Flexibility helps secure cheaper flights during peak travel seasons.