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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #100 on: June 18, 2014, 10:10:34 AM »
It's great when it works but it's throwing up a ton of errors recently.

Absolutely, but I find Orbitz prone to the same problem. They are using cached availability or fare basis codes that in the rules restrict the fare. I have tried issuing tickets via manual pricing with a fare basis code qualifier that they provided, did not work. However, sometimes I have saved people over $700 on fares because I took a look at ITA.

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #101 on: June 18, 2014, 10:54:16 AM »
Absolutely, but I find Orbitz prone to the same problem. They are using cached availability or fare basis codes that in the rules restrict the fare. I have tried issuing tickets via manual pricing with a fare basis code qualifier that they provided, did not work. However, sometimes I have saved people over $700 on fares because I took a look at ITA.
The cached availability issue was always there. I'm referring to server issues and "exceeded boombox request" and other random errors that have been showing up on ITA with increasing frequency in the last few weeks or so. There were very rare more than a month ago. Read up thread for other reports.

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #102 on: August 14, 2015, 11:15:32 AM »
Got these results on ITA. I have no clue how it makes sense and how to book it. Anyone have any insights?

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Tel Aviv (TLV) to New York (JFK) - Wed, Sep 9

  El Al 317     Dep: 5:15PM     Arr: 8:45PM     5h 30m  Boeing 777      Coach (W)
                        Layover in LHR          19h 20m
  Virgin Atlantic 9     Dep: 4:05PM     Arr: 6:50PM     7h 45m  Boeing 747      Coach (O)

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New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) - Mon, Oct 12

  Virgin Atlantic 4     Dep: 6:30PM     Arr: 6:45AM     7h 15m  Airbus A340     Coach (O)
                        Layover in LHR  Tue, Oct 13     15h 45m
  El Al 318     Dep: 10:30PM    Arr: 5:20AM     4h 50m  Boeing 777      Coach (W)


FARE AND BOOKING DETAILS

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Fare 1: Carrier VS OLRILUS TLV to NYC                                   $154.50
                Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code W, O
                Covers TLV-LHR (Economy), LHR-JFK (Economy)

Fare 2: Carrier VS OLRILUS NYC to TLV                                   $154.50
                Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code O, W
                Covers JFK-LHR (Economy), LHR-TLV (Economy)

USDA APHIS Fee (XA)                             $5.00
US Immigration Fee (XY)                         $7.00
US Customs Fee (YC)                             $5.50
United Kingdom Passenger Service Charge (UB)                            $98.80
VS YQ surcharge (YQ)                            $266.00
VS YQ surcharge (YQ)                            $8.00
US International Arrival Tax (US)                               $17.70
Israel IL (IL)                          $26.36
Israeli Security Charge (AP)                            $16.00
US International Departure Tax (US)                             $17.70
US September 11th Security Fee (AY)                             $5.60
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF)                               $4.50

Subtotal per passenger                          $787.16
Number of passengers                            x1

Total airfare & taxes                           $787.16

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Fare construction (can be useful to travel agents)

TLV LY X/LON VS NYC 154.50OLRILUS VS X/LON LY TLV 154.50OLRILUS NUC 309.00 END ROE 1.00 XT 16.00AP 26.36IL 98.80UB 5.50YC 7.00XY 5.00XA 35.40US 5.60AY 274.00YQ 4.50XF JFK4.50
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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #103 on: August 14, 2015, 01:00:36 PM »
If it doesn't show up on Kayak/Priceline, very likely that it's a fake fare. It happens often with Elal.

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #104 on: August 14, 2015, 01:06:24 PM »
If it doesn't show up on Kayak/Priceline, very likely that it's a fake fare. It happens often with Elal.
Thanks.
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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #105 on: August 19, 2015, 08:52:44 PM »
Thanks.

Could this be the same issue?

can't seem to replicate

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #106 on: August 19, 2015, 08:56:55 PM »
Could this be the same issue?

can't seem to replicate

I guess. I had the exact same issue today with Elal. Kind of defeats the whole purpose of ITA for me... it really sucks to be excited about finding a great fare only to find out it isn't real.
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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #107 on: August 19, 2015, 09:02:06 PM »
do you know on which site i can book the ita results with mixed airlines / cabin classes?

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #108 on: August 19, 2015, 09:04:29 PM »
No... (is that even possible without a travel agent ?)
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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #109 on: August 19, 2015, 09:07:34 PM »
No... (is that even possible without a travel agent ?)

I seem to remember that it was possible on one site.

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #110 on: August 19, 2015, 11:21:19 PM »
Priceline, Expedia, Orbitz, Etc.

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #111 on: August 20, 2015, 01:40:25 AM »
VS is an interline fare, needs to be done manually. And ITA shows lots of LY phantom availability

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #112 on: August 20, 2015, 03:48:27 AM »
do you know on which site i can book the ita results with mixed airlines / cabin classes?
You can PM me and I will do it for you

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #113 on: August 20, 2015, 09:42:22 AM »
You can PM me and I will do it for you
Ty booked already

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #114 on: August 26, 2015, 10:22:50 PM »
Anyone know how to book this? not coming up on OTA



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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #115 on: August 26, 2015, 10:24:42 PM »
Anyone know how to book this? not coming up on OTA
Which ota allows you to book business 1 way and economy return?

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #116 on: August 26, 2015, 10:26:08 PM »
Which ota allows you to book business 1 way and economy return?

It says Economy, are you saying the booking code for TLV-LHR is for business?

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #117 on: August 26, 2015, 10:27:34 PM »
It says Economy, are you saying the booking code for TLV-LHR is for business?
Oops, sorry... Don't know why I thought its business

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #118 on: August 26, 2015, 10:30:09 PM »
Looks like its ITA at its best. The outbound flight only has Y seats, nothing lower

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Re: flights found on ITA matrix
« Reply #119 on: August 26, 2015, 10:37:00 PM »
Looks like its ITA at its best. The outbound flight only has Y seats, nothing lower

Frustrating.. is there any easy way for me to see that?