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I would guess not about the airfares going down due to gas prices. In my experience (travel agent) the fares may go down as we head out of summer until we get into November. After the holidays they'll probably drop again until late spring, early summer.
But, that's just from experience in the past with flights. You can usually find deals now and again, but it seems like typically summer and holidays are higher than the other months. I'm not really sure if it would be the same to Guatemala.
Also, I did have a look briefly at some of the discounted fares (most, I think, if not all you have to call the airline) and if you're wanting a refundable ticket it'll probably be a deal, BUT, it seems that they're higher than nonrefundable tickets. If you think there's a chance you may have to change your tickets, find out what the adoptive flight deal is and what the non-refundable fare is and what the change fee is. It's usually about $100 unless that's changed.
One thing, though, to remember is that when you change a non-refundable ticket, oftentimes you have to keep the same parameters as when you booked it. For example, if you are on a fare that has a 7 day advance purchase and requires a saturday night stay, you'll have to comply with those restrictions with the new ticket or pay a higher fare in addition to the change fee. BUT, another thing to consider is that many fares are only 3 or even 1 day advanced purchase, so you could possibly find something similar.
Was that all confusing!? A lot goes into the fare prices, so just make sure that you really look into what the best deal would be if you think there's a chance you might change your flight plans.
Oh, one more thing LOL sometimes, if you have to change plans, it's cheaper just to buy new tickets (like, maybe with a different airline) and hang onto your original tickets and use them at a different time.
Okay, I think i'm done now LOL Back to painting!
Amy
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