FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Different pricing/fare buckets depending on billing country / point of sale
Old Jun 12, 2014 | 11:38 am
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Point of sale is a significant factor in fares and inventory. Has been for years.
Point of sale being United.com in this case, in my book.
Nope...point of sale in this context is the country where the ticket is sold. That's why it is different if UA sees you as being in the USA or Germany.
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