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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 8:14 pm
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Originally Posted by havepointswilltravel
I contacted Orbitz and got a timely response that did not directly address the issue of not being able to book ANY flight with LOS as a destination. I however got a rather long winded form letter about issues of pricing structures, fare matrix, fare rules, occasional technical issues et cetera.
My "gut" feeling is that the underlying issue can be linked to Nigerian monetary adjustments that has made it more difficult for the repatriation of USD and other foreign currencies.
News reports indicated that some airlines eg.(BA),are proposing cuts in frequencies and the deployment of aircrafts with less passenger capacities on LOS and ABV routes on what is regarded as their most profitable route. I am sure ET,Qatar and Ethiopian are salivating.
However, Luisa made a generous offer of $100 USD travel voucher on my next prepaid Orbitz.com airline, hotel or vacation package for bringing up the 'technical issue ' .
Venezuela is facing similar issues. You might try to see if the same "IT problems" arise if you try to book a flight out of that country using Orbitz.
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