double-blind study - an experimental procedure in which neither the subjects of the experiment nor the persons administering the experiment know the critical aspects of the experiment; a double-blind procedure is used to guard against both experimenter bias and placebo effects.
No they get more expensive, airlines will always advise you to book in advance to take advantage of their best fares. Sometimes they do a special deal but not within a week of flying. I would try another airline or make different plans.
Flights from Boston will be cheaper. Currently, the cheapest fares for your dates are starting at $368 per person, not including any baggage fees. The cheapest flights for that route start at just under $300, so Iâd recommend to purchase your flights sooner than later.