Travel experts warn that waiting to book holiday flights may not be the best strategy this year. Holiday airfare prices are increasing rapidly, driven by rising jet fuel prices. Airline passenger Srinivas Grandhi has already noticed the impact while searching for flights for Thanksgiving and Christmas, finding them to be really expensive.

According to The Points Guy, fares for these holidays are higher than last year, with Thanksgiving fares up 9% to 13% and Christmas fares up 12% to 18%.

Further details on the rising costs and how to find cheaper flights are available, including tips from a travel expert on getting the best deals.