Eclipse hunting requires a long term commitment. This ain't for wimps and folks who back out due to some last minute changes. It takes planning not just weeks but months ahead.
The event unlike ordinary movie premieres, birthday parties, get-togethers or what have yous isn't changeable. It becomes a sacrosanct mark on your calendar where all other activities would revolve.
Six months in advance should be a good rule of thumb.
The plane fare is the big bulk of the expense of hunting. In our last hunt the fare amounted to almost 60% of the budget. One can drastically reduce this by eyeing on airline promos. (One member got his trip for 8K, while another got it for 17 K.. do the math)
One would just have to be on the constant lookout. One can even get as low as 60% discount.
So always visit the websites of the airlines or better yet sign up for email reminders.
But be forewarned. Once you booked the itinerary any changes would mean penalties.
We had a member of the team who was penalized 50% of the whole ticket cost because of rebooking and cancellation.
The drive to reduce cost should be balanced with acceptable risk.
But risk-tasking is a character that defines a hunter.
Once you've confirmed the itinerary, take the plunge.
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