info about upside.com
Mar 18, 2017, 9:30 pm
#1
fadynaime
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info about upside.com
Hi all, not sure where to post this. but I heard on the radio about upside.com anyone here heard of it, used it. thoughts on this.
the idea is you book through them hotel and flight and you get a gift card.
seems like they don't have all the airlines or hotels, but I want to hear what the good folks here have to say.
thanks.
the idea is you book through them hotel and flight and you get a gift card.
seems like they don't have all the airlines or hotels, but I want to hear what the good folks here have to say.
thanks.
Mar 18, 2017, 9:37 pm
#2
Moderator: Delta SkyMiles, Luxury Hotels, TravelBuzz! and Italy
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Location: Los Angeles
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I just looked at the website, which is still in Beta mode. It appears to be for online booking, so I am going to move this thread over to the Online Booking Forum.
Please follow there.
Thanks..
Obscure2k
TravelBuzz Moderator
Please follow there.
Thanks..
Obscure2k
TravelBuzz Moderator
Mar 19, 2017, 2:52 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
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I have several trips booked through them. So far so good, although their website is really, really, bad. Their owners have a good track record.
My trips are in Sept and Oct, so I will not know until then if any issues arise, but they are in my FF airline account.
My trips are in Sept and Oct, so I will not know until then if any issues arise, but they are in my FF airline account.
Mar 19, 2017, 9:59 am
#4
fadynaime
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too bad they only have 3 airlines so far.
Mar 20, 2017, 8:05 pm
#7
fadynaime
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thanks guys good to known. then I hope that Delta gets onboard with this and that more of the marriott locations I visit are available in the future.
May 24, 2017, 3:37 pm
#8
Join Date: Jun 2014
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If you use a referral code, you get $100 off. This is in addition to the free $100 gift card. The minimum is $400.
So for a $400 flight, you are essentially getting it at half price for your first order. You can get the referral codes from the conga thread here:
Upside.com Referral Code Conga: $100 off + $25 gift card for referral
So for a $400 flight, you are essentially getting it at half price for your first order. You can get the referral codes from the conga thread here:
Upside.com Referral Code Conga: $100 off + $25 gift card for referral
May 29, 2017, 2:07 am
#9
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Silver
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If you use a referral code, you get $100 off. This is in addition to the free $100 gift card. The minimum is $400.
So for a $400 flight, you are essentially getting it at half price for your first order. You can get the referral codes from the conga thread here:
Upside.com Referral Code Conga: $100 off + $25 gift card for referral
So for a $400 flight, you are essentially getting it at half price for your first order. You can get the referral codes from the conga thread here:
Upside.com Referral Code Conga: $100 off + $25 gift card for referral
Mar 6, 2018, 10:16 am
#12
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I received an advert today for WSJ Travel, which seems to be Upside Travel
Do they have contract biz fares that are better than published fares?
Do they have contract biz fares that are better than published fares?
Mar 28, 2018, 10:36 am
#13
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Do they only do flights originating in the US? I tried today from Madrid (my home) and Barcelona (possible) and it "did not recognize this city," Hmm. Experts indeed!
Jul 23, 2018, 12:14 pm
#14
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Bumping this thread. Any recent experiences? A colleague loves it for the gift cards, but I'm not sure how it would impact hotel experience (they tend to not like it if you don't book through them) or flights (does it book you in basic economy?).