re: CuseTiger-I need some advice on a Nola to Vancouver BC flight.

Sorry I've been busy at work, apartment hunting, etc. How old are the kiddos? May be able to get away avoiding the minor fee. Have a look at this chart showing the different airline fees for different age ranges. LINK Alaska and Southwest have reasonable fees compared to American or United.

As you said in your second post, two one-ways is definitely your best bet. $238 to leave on Tuesday afternoon with a 2 1/2 hr connection in Chicago on American for $238. AA flights

As far as prices going down, in theory they should. But...you are flying peak summer season to Vancouver so I wouldn't exactly expect them to get much better.

For your flights on the way back, just book them on one reservation then when you check in say you're flying with them so you're not paying the fee. I'd suggest calling United once this nor'easter shite winds down and booking over the phone to explain the situation. Not sure which flight you're on but here's the link showing all the pricing for the one-way flight back on the 26th LINK

Hope this helps