That's pretty tough when you're moving an entire family with kids. I went to the site intending to buy tickets for my family vacation in February, but didn't pull the trigger because flying with two kids under four is enough work. I was willing to pay extra to be sure that I could schedule flights around naptimes and meals. The other thing about services like this is that you have to do your homework. If you name a price that's too high because you haven't shopped around, then you lose out.
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