To book or not to book.......

[Mr. Twister]

I've got the room reserved but have held off from making plane reservations hoping prices would drop for a mid-August trip. I'm flying the cheapest days, midweek to midweek and I cant get anything nonstop from Atlanta for less than $500. While that may be a deal from other cities....its certainly not from Atlanta. I've been checking everyday and the prices haven't budged one bit.

I'm worried now that time keeps getting closer that prices will actually go UP rather than down. Most online sites, including Delta, have price guarantees but there is so much fine print good luck getting an adjustment. They just want you to book.

Should I suck it up and book now or wait for a special?