Originally Posted by Beckles
I don't think the use of affiliate sites like Ebates or Fatwallet affects price, though you are right that Priceline could probably do this if they wanted to, I had never really considered the possibility myself.
I imagine doing so would violate PL's contract with the various hotel chains... if a revenue manager loads a $58 rate into Worldspan, I'm fairly certain that Priceline is obliged to book it if a customer bids $58...