Mistake fares are rare but real — price glitches, currency errors, or fast sales that publish too low.
If you see one, speed matters, but so does how you behave after booking.
What counts as a mistake fare?
Pricing glitches that show unusually low totals.
Currency conversion errors (USD vs foreign currency).
Short-lived fares that disappear quickly after discovery.
How to book (safest approach)
Book first — research second (time is the enemy).
Prefer booking directly with the airline when possible.
Save screenshots of fare + final checkout total.
Wait for ticketing confirmation (not just “receipt”).
What NOT to do right away
Don’t call the airline immediately after booking.
Don’t change seats/add bags/modify itinerary right away.
Don’t book non-refundable hotels immediately.
Give it time to ticket and stabilize.
Placeholder examples (replace later)
Example: “International roundtrip unusually low — book fast.”
Example: “Currency mismatch — verify final charge.”
Example: “Flash sale mistaken publish — gone in 30 minutes.”