I selected a route on DL.dumb and was presented with an all-in price. After entering credit card info and etc and clicking "purchase," I got this:
Fare Change
The fare quoted earlier of HK$ 11,775 (HKD) has changed. The new fare for this itinerary is HK$ 14,135 (HKD). To continue your purchase click Continue. Otherwise click Start Over to return to the Reservations input screen and select different dates and times.
The difference here is about $330 in USD. What the...
So I start over and enter the same route and choose the same flights. Again I am presented with an all-in price of HK$11,775. Again after entering all my info I get the same message from above.
What is going on here?
Are we allowed to swear on this forum?
(Not to mention, when I "search by schedule" and choose the exact same flights and get the exact same fare classes, the price is even higher than that quoted in the above message!)