I'm doing the same as last year, whereby I visit my friend in Illinois for a couple of weeks before I head to Botcon, so wanted to plan early. Whereas last year I flew return to LA, this year I'm flying direct to Chicago but then home from LA, and the price of the flight worked out the same as the last year's return added with a domestic. So I figured same price, better dollar, why not?

The itinerary I have planned I can't see going on sale as such, and even if it does I won't be too fazed.