double-blind study - an experimental procedure in which neither the subjects of the experiment nor the persons administering the experiment know the critical aspects of the experiment; a double-blind procedure is used to guard against both experimenter bias and placebo effects.
No they get more expensive, airlines will always advise you to book in advance to take advantage of their best fares. Sometimes they do a special deal but not within a week of flying. I would try another airline or make different plans.
Why flights are cheaper at the last minute. Contrary to popular belief, booking airline tickets late is often cheaper. We explain how the pricing works. Carolyn Monchouguy found return flights to Australia for Â£745 two months before her holiday Photo: Rii Schroer.