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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #400 on: June 09, 2016, 02:06:50 AM »
i was looking for a flight on Priceline that i had seen on the matrix. i happened to come across a flight that wasn't there (on ITAMatrix) that's half the price. i'm wondering what's wrong with it.
here is the flight info:

Airways France
operated by Hi Fly
direct flight from JFK>CDG
$537.20

the next cheapest flight is a little over $900. what am i missing?
Occasionally, it could be a timing issue. For example, the last cheap ticket was sold a moment before you searched. Matrix updated the info but Priceline did not. In that case you could get an error if you try to finalize the purchase on Priceline. Or perhaps the person who bought the last cheap ticket yesterday cancelled his ticket a moment before you searched. Priceline updated the info but Matrix did not.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #401 on: June 09, 2016, 10:18:53 AM »
i was looking for a flight on Priceline that i had seen on the matrix. i happened to come across a flight that wasn't there (on ITAMatrix) that's half the price. i'm wondering what's wrong with it.
here is the flight info:

Airways France
operated by Hi Fly

direct flight from JFK>CDG
$537.20

the next cheapest flight is a little over $900. what am i missing?


bump. i don't want to end up with a Spirit-like experience. does anyone know anything about this? google is not much help. i can cancel only till 11am
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #402 on: June 09, 2016, 10:29:21 AM »
bump. i don't want to end up with a Spirit-like experience. does anyone know anything about this? google is not much help. i can cancel only till 11am
Its just a regular Semi-budget airline. nothing like Spirit. ITA doesn't show most budget or small airlines.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #403 on: June 09, 2016, 10:30:18 AM »
Its just a regular Semi-budget airline. nothing like Spirit. ITA doesn't show most budget or small airlines.

that's all i wanted to know. thanks!! are you following me around from thread to thread?  ;D
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #404 on: June 09, 2016, 10:31:22 AM »
that's all i wanted to know. thanks!! are you following me around from thread to thread?  ;D
:) Not quite, but you happen to be asking in the threads I frequent.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #405 on: June 09, 2016, 10:32:08 AM »
:) Not quite, but you happen to be asking in the threads I frequent.

well i appreciate the help so thank you :)
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #406 on: June 09, 2016, 01:25:17 PM »
1.   Ita matrix 6/20 nyc to tlv and return 6/26  retrieved a $920 with Turkish.  This however does NOT exist on Turkish web portal !?!
2.   Ita matrix 6/20 nyc to tlv and return 6/26 TO YUL (montreal) which stops in JFK (for those who live in the tri-state not wishing to go to montreal!) has 1130 with elal to and from NYC, and AA to montreal.  However I can’t find this anywhere!!

Is the ITA matrix wrong in this case?

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #407 on: June 10, 2016, 08:07:23 AM »
1.   Ita matrix 6/20 nyc to tlv and return 6/26  retrieved a $920 with Turkish.  This however does NOT exist on Turkish web portal !?!
2.   Ita matrix 6/20 nyc to tlv and return 6/26 TO YUL (montreal) which stops in JFK (for those who live in the tri-state not wishing to go to montreal!) has 1130 with elal to and from NYC, and AA to montreal.  However I can’t find this anywhere!!

Is the ITA matrix wrong in this case?
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #408 on: June 10, 2016, 09:22:43 AM »
1.Ita matrix 6/20 nyc to tlv and return 6/26  retrieved a $920 with Turkish.  This however does NOT exist on Turkish web portal !?!
2.Ita matrix 6/20 nyc to tlv and return 6/26 TO YUL (montreal) which stops in JFK (for those who live in the tri-state not wishing to go to montreal!) has 1130 with elal to and from NYC, and AA to montreal.  However I can’t find this anywhere!!

Is the ITA matrix wrong in this case?
ITA has lots of phantom availability for many airlines, especially Turkish. At a point, they didn't even display TK
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #409 on: June 10, 2016, 09:25:57 AM »
Is 45 minutes enough time for a layover in SAW?
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #410 on: June 10, 2016, 09:41:58 AM »
Does anybody know whether it is better to use a starwoods or amex business when purchasing an elal ticket

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #411 on: June 10, 2016, 01:11:11 PM »
Is 45 minutes enough time for a layover in SAW?
Results from ExpertFlyer.com

Minimum Connect Times:
Connecting at SAW
Flight type International to International

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PC-PC II  1.30 FLT  846 - ALL  ARN - ALL OPN    -23OCT16
PC-PC II   .45
DY-DY II  2.00
H1-H1 II  1.00 FLT 1200 - 1499 - FLT 1200 - 1499
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TK-TK II  4.00 IST - ALL
TK-TK II   .45
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AA-VY II SUP   FLT    1 - 9099 - ALL 
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #412 on: June 19, 2016, 05:51:37 PM »
I have never tried using a priceline name your own price ticket, want to go this Thursday for shb to las, whats the % that the the flight I made up the price for will fly?  (or is there a specific price I am suppose to post and that gives me a bigger chance? Tia
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #413 on: June 19, 2016, 07:39:15 PM »
I have never tried using a priceline name your own price ticket, want to go this Thursday for shb to las, whats the % that the the flight I made up the price for will fly?  (or is there a specific price I am suppose to post and that gives me a bigger chance? Tia
Nobody can answer that for you by providing a number, especially since you did not provide any numbers. I wonder if the sneaky PL stuff Dan mentioned at the seminar still works.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #414 on: June 19, 2016, 08:38:33 PM »
Nobody can answer that for you by providing a number, especially since you did not provide any numbers. I wonder if the sneaky PL stuff Dan mentioned at the seminar still works.
if a ticket going from nyc to las 23-26 goes for around 500+ what's the chance they will say yes to ur ticket,meaning could I rely on it or its a pick out of the hat? Or is it the price u have to keep Within 100 of the advertised price? Also when would u be notified abt ur ticket to know if ur going to end up flying or u need to have a suitcase ready to go (I guess the ppl who have true emunah of mishiach who have there suitcase packed won't have this problem! ) Tia! 
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #415 on: June 19, 2016, 09:11:35 PM »
if a ticket going from nyc to las 23-26 goes for around 500+ what's the chance they will say yes to ur ticket,meaning could I rely on it or its a pick out of the hat? Or is it the price u have to keep Within 100 of the advertised price? Also when would u be notified abt ur ticket to know if ur going to end up flying or u need to have a suitcase ready to go (I guess the ppl who have true emunah of mishiach who have there suitcase packed won't have this problem! ) Tia!

They tell you market value and you give a bid. If it's accepted, you will know right away.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #416 on: June 19, 2016, 10:29:14 PM »
They tell you market value and you give a bid. If it's accepted, you will know right away.
so what's there to loose if you can cancel a priceline ticket up to 24 hrs after booking? I must be missing something?
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #417 on: June 19, 2016, 10:43:49 PM »
so what's there to loose if you can cancel a priceline ticket up to 24 hrs after booking? I must be missing something?
I don't think "name your own price" tickets can be cancelled for 24 hours.

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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #418 on: June 19, 2016, 11:02:15 PM »
so what's there to loose if you can cancel a priceline ticket up to 24 hrs after booking? I must be missing something?
You can't cancel NYOP reservations. They're non refundable. 

Play around with the bidding on an incognito tab, using an empty gift card and fake passenger details, until you find something you're happy with. Once you know the minimum they'll take, you can book for real.
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Random airline-questions.
« Reply #419 on: June 20, 2016, 01:20:25 AM »
You can't cancel NYOP reservations. They're non refundable. 

Play around with the bidding on an incognito tab, using an empty gift card and fake passenger details, until you find something you're happy with. Once you know the minimum they'll take, you can book for real.
thanks for that, will definitely try! Do they show me the itinerary right away? If this method works, big thanks to you!   :D
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