Originally Posted by
javabytes
Has anyone else noticed a decline in the frequency at which availability searches are performed for saved alerts? Today, around 9AM, I happened to check on a flight that I set an alert for (travel about two weeks from now), and found that inventory was available in the specified fare class. I had not received any emails from ExpertFlyer. I completed my purchase, and then continued to watch my inbox. I didn't receive the EF alert until after 3PM.
The alert frequencies have not changed. Depending upon when the next scheduled check is in relation to when inventory was released and when you checked manually it could seem faster or slower, but the frequencies haven't changed.
If you want us to look further, please email us directly with the alert info so we can look it up.