I check airfares almost daily

Right now, I can't get a ticket for under $500...most are bumping into the $600 range, even when I'm uber flexible about flight times (welcome to the world of living with a hub airline in your hometown). My upper limit for a ticket would be in the $300 range. Even with an airline voucher for taking a bump flight last year, the airline tickets are still too expensive for a three day trip.

I will continue to watch (and hope!) though......