View Full Version : Accuracy of all-in prices quoted from FareCompare


Tclin
Aug 1, 07, 2:34 pm
I have been seeing many posts, which mentioned all-in (total) price and it apparently just quoting from FareCompare without actually pricing out. It's fine for US domestic/Canada fares (there has been minor/sporadic mis-estimation on their side though) but it's misleading if these are International fares. There are still big gaps between their estimation and real all-in, which generally comes from YQ surcharge. I would lke to suggest that please be cautious if you are going to use all-in from them. Just my 2 cents.

MinetaFlyer
Aug 1, 07, 2:44 pm
I would like FareCompare to not show fares that have no inventory. Certain AAirlines are gaming FareCompare's system.

Tclin
Aug 1, 07, 3:01 pm
I would like FareCompare to not show fares that have no inventory. Certain AAirlines are gaming FareCompare's system.I see your point, but
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=671614 (post #36)

Can you imagine how many allowable routes from LAX to MIA on UA in their routing rule, for example?

divrdrew
Aug 2, 07, 7:38 am
I have rarely been able to find any of the fares on FC. Many times, FC shows fares, but there is no inventory. This happens quite frequently (and before someone flames me, it happens when I pay attention to the fare rules). Just because an airline lists a fare doesn't mean that there are any seats at that fare.

Tclin
Aug 2, 07, 12:15 pm
Just because an airline lists a fare doesn't mean that there are any seats at that fare.Very true. To be fair, FareCompare doesn't provide inventory nedless to say and they are just providing fare info, which currently (or shortly would be) available. The OP is a reminder for all posters. Personally majority of fares on FC, I have tried to priced out, are bookable.

They are working on this issue. Let's be patient for a while.
And ... Big Thanks rosj and all staffs

divrdrew
Aug 2, 07, 2:07 pm
FC Would be AWESOME if it also noted availability of the fares. I know it's not an easy undertaking and appreciate the effort that rosj and all over at FC are putting in.


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