What's the board experience with diff between Tango & Tango Plus?
May 31, 2005 | 5:34 pm
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What's the board experience with diff between Tango & Tango Plus?
I know it's only been a while since the rebranding, but what's the general feeling of the difference between the two fare basis? Do most opt-up for a smallish difference, such as $40-$50? Also what's the most noticable spread you've seen beteeen the two? I was checking space last night for my own flight YEG-YYC and noticed one flight the gap was $100, while the rest of the outbound in around the $50 difference.
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May 31, 2005 | 5:39 pm
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Originally Posted by tcook052
I know it's only been a while since the rebranding, but what's the general feeling of the difference between the two fare basis? Do most opt-up for a smallish difference, such as $40-$50? Also what's the most noticable spread you've seen beteeen the two? I was checking space last night for my own flight YEG-YYC and noticed one flight the gap was $100, while the rest of the outbound in around the $50 difference.
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For domestic, like YYZ YVR there have been some pretty damn cheap Tango+ fares but for the most part, I always opt for Tango+. If it's a short haul I will either go with Tango (if super damn cheap) or AP instant KK. For long hauls it's always Tango+ or Latitude. I will also do the occasional full fare trips, but that is something my work would pay for
May 31, 2005 | 5:49 pm
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I booked 4 segments today.All were in Tango Plus.The return from YQG to YSB via YYZ was approx $90.00 more in Tango Plus connecting on an 8:15 am connection from YQG at 6:00am than taking the 10:00am connect to YSB from YYZ.
Bottom line ,$90.00 more to make a great connect vs,waiting almost 2 hours and saving the above
Bottom line ,$90.00 more to make a great connect vs,waiting almost 2 hours and saving the above
May 31, 2005 | 5:50 pm
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My Company's policy is cheapest fare, however we get a corporate discount for L and Q fares that male up 1/2 the difference between Tango and Tango+. Also it is Company policy to pay the extra $15 for seat selection when on a Tango fare. Therefore quite often the Tango+ fare is cheaper than the Tango fare.
The miles are a nice bonus.
Note that on T-border fares the Tango+ is cheaper, I can't think of a reason to buy Tango.
The miles are a nice bonus.
Note that on T-border fares the Tango+ is cheaper, I can't think of a reason to buy Tango.
May 31, 2005 | 5:52 pm
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I think the price difference between Tango and T+ is worth it for the flexibility it offers. The $50 vs $150 airport change fee is less than the cost of a Latitude fare, and I object to paying for seat selection. I fly Lat when I can, but most personal travel is T+. Probably the most important thing for me, though, is status miles, especially now when T+ gives 100%. THat can make the difference between E and SE at the end of the year.
May 31, 2005 | 5:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Academic
I think the price difference between Tango and T+ is worth it for the flexibility it offers. The $50 vs $150 airport change fee is less than the cost of a Latitude fare, and I object to paying for seat selection. I fly Lat when I can, but most personal travel is T+. Probably the most important thing for me, though, is status miles, especially now when T+ gives 100%. THat can make the difference between E and SE at the end of the year.
Congrats on post # 2000 ,Academic ^ ^ ^
May 31, 2005 | 6:28 pm
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Congrats on post # 2000 ,Academic ^ ^ ^
Damn, I started posting on FT a few years after you, and yet I've already surpassed you...
Time for me to get a life
May 31, 2005 | 6:34 pm
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As noted, most spreads are between $30 and $50 on a domestic transcon one-way, depending upon which fare buckets are left in TANGO versus TANGO PLUS. AC advertises the value of purchasing TANGO PLUS over TANGO by noting the seat reservation and full status Aeroplan miles. And as others have also noted, there is still little price spread between the two on transborder flights.
May 31, 2005 | 6:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Shareholder
As noted, most spreads are between $30 and $50 on a domestic transcon one-way, depending upon which fare buckets are left in TANGO versus TANGO PLUS. AC advertises the value of purchasing TANGO PLUS over TANGO by noting the seat reservation and full status Aeroplan miles. And as others have also noted, there is still little price spread between the two on transborder flights.
May 31, 2005 | 7:01 pm
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Originally Posted by YEG Guy
My Company's policy is cheapest fare, however we get a corporate discount for L and Q fares that male up 1/2 the difference between Tango and Tango+. Also it is Company policy to pay the extra $15 for seat selection when on a Tango fare. Therefore quite often the Tango+ fare is cheaper than the Tango fare.
The miles are a nice bonus.
Note that on T-border fares the Tango+ is cheaper, I can't think of a reason to buy Tango.
The miles are a nice bonus.
Note that on T-border fares the Tango+ is cheaper, I can't think of a reason to buy Tango.
Curious to know how you negotiated a corporate discount? Does your company spend in excess of $10m on travel? PM me if you prefer.
May 31, 2005 | 7:04 pm
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I was pricing out some travel to SFO and YUL and found domestic T+ fares that were less than Tango! I have noticed this pattern on a few occasions now with domestic routing. Is this an AC strategy to up the fare costs since JetsGo's demise?
May 31, 2005 | 7:26 pm
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I booked over 13 domestic flights last week. 12 T+ and 1 T. All T+ flights were $30 more than T (one-way). Seat selection and lower change fees are why I purchase T+ (and of course Status miles 
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May 31, 2005 | 7:44 pm
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Originally Posted by halfmileman
I was pricing out some travel to SFO and YUL and found domestic T+ fares that were less than Tango! I have noticed this pattern on a few occasions now with domestic routing. Is this an AC strategy to up the fare costs since JetsGo's demise?
Not that I'm complaining, but I'm wondering why this is?
May 31, 2005 | 8:12 pm
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[QUOTE=halfmileman] Does your company spend in excess of $10m on travel? QUOTE]
BINGO!!!!
Corporate Travel is coordinated out fo my Company's Toronto head office and we have 50+ offices accross Canada. Our travel reach is Global, along with our client locations
Every October new rules come out regarding company travel. To tie into another thread, my company has a written policy that FFP are consider a perk for having to travel.
BINGO!!!!
Corporate Travel is coordinated out fo my Company's Toronto head office and we have 50+ offices accross Canada. Our travel reach is Global, along with our client locations
Every October new rules come out regarding company travel. To tie into another thread, my company has a written policy that FFP are consider a perk for having to travel.