[scottmandue]

I have a family reunion coming July in Kauai so I was looking at air fares and I though I would check in here to see if anyone has some hot tips for getting a deal on air fares.

I have been to Hawaii too many times to count but buying airplane tickets is always a PITA. If you buy too far in advance they screw you... if you buy at the last minute they screw you... so I usually monitor the prices online and jump on them as soon as I see the prices dip. Problem with that is sometimes you have to wait until the last minute and that is a little stressful... or you buy in advance only to see them drop the price a few hundred bucks just before you leave.

I have done the red eye and the cattle call flights... not how I want to spend my vacation, don't mind spending a few bucks more for a comfortable flight just want to get a good deal.

Any suggestions?

TIA