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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.
, Owner of The Beehive hotel in Rome, Italy & Cross-Pollinate Travel. I used to be a travel agent and this was one of the biggest misconceptions. In my experience - no, the price was never cheaper closer to the departure date. Even though this seems counter intuitive with basic economics, I think the issue is that the airlines really need to discourage people from waiting until the last minute to book, hoping to get a better deal.