Jun 4, 2014, 6:07 pm
Last edit by: TWA884
ITA Matrix Search: http://matrix.itasoftware.com
You can sometimes see flights, fares and detailed fare rules that may not be reflected on an airline's website. Please read the thread for some tips and tricks, screen shots, etc.
A related thread, ITA-Matrix-PowerTools - Userscript for Orbitz/DL/UA/AA/BA/CZ/IB/LA/LH/LX/TK, discusses a user script which is maintained by fellow flyertalk members to enhance the already powerful Matrix of ITA Software by providing new features and booking links.
Additional details and tips on the use of ITA's advanced routing code feature can be found in the following long-standing Mileage Run Discussion threads:
You can sometimes see flights, fares and detailed fare rules that may not be reflected on an airline's website. Please read the thread for some tips and tricks, screen shots, etc.
A related thread, ITA-Matrix-PowerTools - Userscript for Orbitz/DL/UA/AA/BA/CZ/IB/LA/LH/LX/TK, discusses a user script which is maintained by fellow flyertalk members to enhance the already powerful Matrix of ITA Software by providing new features and booking links.
Additional details and tips on the use of ITA's advanced routing code feature can be found in the following long-standing Mileage Run Discussion threads:
ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search Consolidated Information and Help Thread
Jun 24, 2015, 1:18 pm
#1054
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Jun 25, 2015, 6:34 am
#1058
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I hope you consider also writing to ITA. When I've hit snags with them I have done so, and they seem very appreciative. Without your input, they simply might not know of this particular issue.
Romelle
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Last edited by Romelle; Jun 30, 2015 at 5:17 am
Jul 3, 2015, 1:14 am
#1060
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QR has some very complex married segment availability rules, ITA and others often get it wrong
Jul 8, 2015, 12:05 pm
#1061
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Expedia only allows flights to be booked up to 330 days in advance, and claims this is because the major distribution systems have the same limitation. However, ITA Matrix shows results beyond that period (and brings up some itineraries I might like to book). What's going on here? Why are flights 330+ days out visible on ITA if they can't yet be booked?
Jul 8, 2015, 12:12 pm
#1062
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Expedia only allows flights to be booked up to 330 days in advance, and claims this is because the major distribution systems have the same limitation. However, ITA Matrix shows results beyond that period (and brings up some itineraries I might like to book). What's going on here? Why are flights 330+ days out visible on ITA if they can't yet be booked?
However, even though the schedule may be loaded, the availability is sometimes kept closed except for the top fare buckets for a few extra days.
Expedia has obviously decided to cap itself at 330 days to avoid complaints or questions.
Jul 8, 2015, 12:42 pm
#1063
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Some airlines publishes schedules further in advance. (e.g., BA does 364 days ahead).
However, even though the schedule may be loaded, the availability is sometimes kept closed except for the top fare buckets for a few extra days.
Expedia has obviously decided to cap itself at 330 days to avoid complaints or questions.
However, even though the schedule may be loaded, the availability is sometimes kept closed except for the top fare buckets for a few extra days.
Expedia has obviously decided to cap itself at 330 days to avoid complaints or questions.
Jul 15, 2015, 4:01 pm
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