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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 9:56 am
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Originally Posted by expert7700
For a points based booking, it would be very easy to see what the cash-equivalent fare basis would be. (since the points multiplier you paid depends on the WGA/AT/BS designation you picked). each point used equals a set amount of $ (varying by fare type)
Easy for us to see and calculate on the website, but maybe not so easy for agents to see and calculate on the computer at the gate (particularly while they are dealing with an oversold situation).
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