I am still looking for a return flight for my wife and I on August 29th from Venice to Chicago. Right now there is only one 1-stop at 6:50-too early for the public to airport...There is a 2:35 with 2 stops via Lufthansa and air Canada...Should I book this and if a better 1 stop pops up I can change flights?
Just make sure you know what the change fees are, if any. If there is no fee associated with a flight change it may make sense. If you are concerned and willing to pay the fees in order to secure a flight now, that may also work for you. Airline inventory will fluctuate so you will need to monitor available seats proactively.