Purchasing a ticket in SIA
Aug 10, 2017, 11:51 am
#1
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Purchasing a ticket in SIA
Hello everyone,
I was trying to purchase a one way ticket the other day and saw that the fare displayed when I pick a particular flight vs the total fare are totally different. I tried talking to SIA and they say it's working as intended. I have booked numerous tickets at other airline websites and don't remember seeing such an issue. It makes no sense to me. SIA defends saying that it is working as intended.
See my tweet here for the pic:
Am I expecting too much here?
I was trying to purchase a one way ticket the other day and saw that the fare displayed when I pick a particular flight vs the total fare are totally different. I tried talking to SIA and they say it's working as intended. I have booked numerous tickets at other airline websites and don't remember seeing such an issue. It makes no sense to me. SIA defends saying that it is working as intended.
See my tweet here for the pic:
Am I expecting too much here?
Aug 12, 2017, 4:25 am
#2
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Yes, it's deceptive and it's how it works. The "from" is a universal get out. The same as how ISPs say "up to" a certain speed. Try a SIN-LHR return in business, then select SQ 322 and 321 and compare them to the fare initially shown if you really want a shock. You'll see a box flash up with the incremental amount next to the booking summary box.
Aug 12, 2017, 7:02 am
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Some airlines do not do this like TAP, when you book one way or return the fare is fair, so to speak. But most airlines jack up the one way when compared to purchasing a return fare, thats business and how airlines make money. Get used to it or look for an airline that is fair, good luck.
Aug 12, 2017, 8:29 am
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There should be at least one flight selection that is priced at 42,982 INR.
Whether or not it is a desirable flight timing for you or has a long connection would be a separate issue.
The flight you have chosen is still classified as a "Economy Flexi Saver" option and hence the price is listed under that column, although probably the lower fare buckets within this option has been booked up, which is why you are quoted a higher final price.
Whether or not it is a desirable flight timing for you or has a long connection would be a separate issue.
The flight you have chosen is still classified as a "Economy Flexi Saver" option and hence the price is listed under that column, although probably the lower fare buckets within this option has been booked up, which is why you are quoted a higher final price.
Aug 12, 2017, 2:13 pm
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Regardless - a head up - unless you are a PR/Citizen, or hold any long-term visa (like F-1, H-1B, etc.), buying a OW ticket to the U.S. is a big no.
Aug 12, 2017, 2:55 pm
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Not a problem. Your one way will still get ticketed. If asked at checkin or immigration, you just need to show the return leg on some other ticket. I do this all the time on separate redemption tickets.
Aug 13, 2017, 12:25 am
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Aug 13, 2017, 2:53 am
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Not sure why jumping for the gun...
Aug 13, 2017, 10:29 am
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Now if you'd said "a one way trip" or "one way travel", then it would be different ...
Aug 13, 2017, 7:18 pm
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OP actually has a point here. He is buying a one way ticket for one adult, so the fare should be exactly the inr43k shown on the table. No?
It's a different story if it was for multiple pax (1 pax prices at the lowest amount but the others might price into a higher fare bucket). Or if it was a return journey where the return leg had a hire fare. But one way one pax ... what possible reason is there that the final amount prices extra?
It's a different story if it was for multiple pax (1 pax prices at the lowest amount but the others might price into a higher fare bucket). Or if it was a return journey where the return leg had a hire fare. But one way one pax ... what possible reason is there that the final amount prices extra?
Aug 13, 2017, 7:37 pm
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Sometimes SQ's site doesn't add some taxes in the 'from...' listing (for some strange reason).
But as Phaze satated, the 'from...' is the lowest priced option and it can actually be higher based on your selection, just choose between the options and one should eventually match the displayed rate.
But as Phaze satated, the 'from...' is the lowest priced option and it can actually be higher based on your selection, just choose between the options and one should eventually match the displayed rate.
