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Old May 30, 2018 | 2:49 pm
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Athena53
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Originally Posted by dulciusexasperis
I just had a look at Flightstein to see what they do. So they ask you to tell them a price you got and the specific flight details etc. Then they ask you to answer some questions about preferences etc. Then a PERSON at their end tries to find you a lower price for your trip. The assumption of course is that they CAN find a lower price. They may change the airlines you will fly, the departure and arrival times, etc. in their search to find that lower price. What they will not do is guarantee you that they will find a lower price for the trip as you have shown them and the price you already have.
Thanks for this. I've been wondering about these sites since I fly Business on my own dime but have been turned off by the usual, "tell us exactly what you want and give us your e-mail so we can spam you forever and we'll find something". I'm sure MCI-DFW-MIA-MAD is cheaper than MCI-DFW-MAD but I'm sure not going to add another connection.
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