Originally Posted by
stevendorechester
I wasn't aware of that. I've booked code-shares before and have never had this issue. I always thought that travel agents and airlines had the same inventory. I'll probably just book it on Expedia or look at Finnair as I've just found an even better fare all in business ( even if the flight from YUL is a code-share). I'm just not crazy about dealing with online agencies. Too many hassles when there are schedule changes.
Yes the Finnair/BA flights are approx. $1500 to $2500 less most days.
I experience this problem with AC when I fly to BKK or SIN. The worst part is that the OTA option in full business often prices out very close to the AC fare with the Y segment. It's part of the Air Canada value proposition (sic). The last time I called to ask if I could purchase the business class through AC, the agent said it was approx $1500 more expensive than with the OTA. AC doesn't care, so just go ahead and book with someone else, preferably with Finnair and their beautiful AB 350.