Booking AC flights on OTA?
Aug 1, 2019, 7:33 pm
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Booking AC flights on OTA?
I sort of regret not booking this when I saw it on Expedia. Basically for US$487, it'll be YVR-TPE on AC K-fare, and TPE-BKK on EVA W-fare. At the time, I don't think AC had any basic economy fares for that route, but now they do. If I had bought that, it would have been cheaper than buying AC YVR-TPE K-fare on AC's site. So if I had purchased that from Expedia, how would AC recognize it for accuring AP miles? Or crediting to another *A carrier?
Aug 1, 2019, 7:59 pm
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Maybe, maybe not.
Fare bucket no longer means anything (generally). You need to know the entire fare basis to know the brand, and it is the brand that determines things like AQD accumulation. Generally.
Fare bucket no longer means anything (generally). You need to know the entire fare basis to know the brand, and it is the brand that determines things like AQD accumulation. Generally.
Aug 1, 2019, 9:57 pm
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Unfortunately not. The fare type is now kind of meaningless. Basic economy will affect accrual even in other *A programs. Before the introduction of BE for TPE, I saw it as a very cheap way to get more miles to my account.
Aug 2, 2019, 1:07 pm
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Do the Asian ones?
Either way, still 50% EQM to United.
Edit: I checked on saudia.com using my 014 eticket for a friend's flight, its showing fare code KKA86RCS to FRA. So that is a regular K fare (earning 100% EQM) and not a basic fare I guess.
I guess you can always book on an OTA - and see what fare it books into, and cancel within 24 hours if its a basic fare.
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Aug 2, 2019, 2:06 pm
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Dont basic economy fares have some sort of designator on them? I know the European ones do like KLA78LGT
Do the Asian ones?
Either way, still 50% EQM to United.
Edit: I checked on saudia.com using my 014 eticket for a friend's flight, its showing fare code KKA86RCS to FRA. So that is a regular K fare (earning 100% EQM) and not a basic fare I guess.
I guess you can always book on an OTA - and see what fare it books into, and cancel within 24 hours if its a basic fare.
Do the Asian ones?
Either way, still 50% EQM to United.
Edit: I checked on saudia.com using my 014 eticket for a friend's flight, its showing fare code KKA86RCS to FRA. So that is a regular K fare (earning 100% EQM) and not a basic fare I guess.
I guess you can always book on an OTA - and see what fare it books into, and cancel within 24 hours if its a basic fare.
Aug 2, 2019, 2:16 pm
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Expedia is very clear about the fare type you are buying for intl AC tickets.
I dont see a reason not to buy with them vs AC.com
And yes, the branding is just plain stupid. I nearly got caught myself when I saw comfort for $100 more than standard.
Good thing I checked first, because they both earned 100% EQM as they were both transborder K
I dont see a reason not to buy with them vs AC.com
And yes, the branding is just plain stupid. I nearly got caught myself when I saw comfort for $100 more than standard.
Good thing I checked first, because they both earned 100% EQM as they were both transborder K
Aug 2, 2019, 5:33 pm
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Expedia is very clear about the fare type you are buying for intl AC tickets.
I dont see a reason not to buy with them vs AC.com
And yes, the branding is just plain stupid. I nearly got caught myself when I saw comfort for $100 more than standard.
Good thing I checked first, because they both earned 100% EQM as they were both transborder K
I dont see a reason not to buy with them vs AC.com
And yes, the branding is just plain stupid. I nearly got caught myself when I saw comfort for $100 more than standard.
Good thing I checked first, because they both earned 100% EQM as they were both transborder K
Aug 2, 2019, 7:49 pm
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Like previous poster, I also checked on how Expedia displayed and it's as shown in the image. Crystal clear on which fare family passenger is purchasing.
Aug 3, 2019, 6:43 am
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