Farecast.com is a new, free Web site that gives users information on the best time to buy tickets for a specific trip and where the best fare can be found.

Farecast.com is not a booking site, but instead, using its proprietary technology, directs its users to the airline sites that offer the best fares. "It helps you make more informed decisions on when and where to buy airline tickets," said Anne Taylor Hartzell, president and founder of Anne Taylor Communications (ATC). ...