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# Check all options to find the most convenient or cost-effective route. | # Check all options to find the most convenient or cost-effective route. | ||
# '''Be Flexible with Dates''': Flight availability and prices can vary significantly day to day. If your schedule allows, compare multiple date options ahead of time to find the best itinerary. | # '''Be Flexible with Dates''': Flight availability and prices can vary significantly day to day. If your schedule allows, compare multiple date options ahead of time to find the best itinerary. | ||
# '''Forecast Delays:''' Understand the historical on-time performance of your route before booking by | # '''Forecast Delays:''' Understand the historical on-time performance of your route before booking by checking the flight numbers a tool like [https://www.flightstats.com/v2/ FlightStats] or using them to analyze similar trips on [https://www.flightaware.com/ FlightAware] | ||
#* When forecasting using historical data, trips on the same day of week, at similar times, between the same airports are most likely to behave the most similarly | #* When forecasting using historical data, trips on the same day of week, at similar times, between the same airports are most likely to behave the most similarly | ||