pbl22

Hi All

I have found a good fare on Matrix for an itinerary that is too complex for NZ's limited online intl multi-city booking system.

To what travel agents based in New Zealand do FTers recommend taking the Matrix booking code to make the booking without absorbing huge booking fees?

Thanks for any assistance.

jjclancy

First thought was zuji/travelocity NZ, but they don't seem to offer flights anymore (!?!).

Try vayama/orbitz/expedia.

pbl22

Thanks jjclancy, but what I am after is how do I actually make a booking using the Matrix information.

For example, I have done a search on Matrix to give the following info (for a purely fictitious booking):

Provide this information to a travel agent to help them match the fares found.
Make sure to provide the exact booking and fare codes shown.
Fare 1: Carrier NZ WAM1Y AKL to LAX (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code W
Covers AKL-LAX (Coach)
1,050.00
Fare 2: Carrier US WA14QN LAX to PDX (rules)
Passenger type ADT, one-way fare, booking code W
Covers LAX-PDX (Coach)
118.34
Fare 3: Carrier US GXA7NJ6P PDX to EWR (rules)
Passenger type ADT, one-way fare, booking code G
Covers PDX-PHX (Coach), PHX-EWR (Coach)
219.95
Fare 4: Carrier NZ VAM1Y NYC to AKL (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code L, V
Covers EWR-SFO (Coach), SFO-AKL (Coach)
1,425.00
US September 11th Security Fee (AY) 13.20
NZ YR surcharge (YR) 35.00
USDA APHIS Fee (XA) 6.60
US Immigration Fee (XY) 9.20
US Customs Fee (YC) 7.30
New Zealand Passenger Security Charge (IA) 9.02
New Zealand Passenger Service Charge (KK) 14.31
US International Arrival Tax (US) 22.00
New Zealand Passenger Service Charge (KK) 14.31
US International Departure Tax (US) 22.00
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF) 5.90

Subtotal per passenger 2,972.84
Number of passengers x1

TOTAL AIRFARE & TAXES 2,972.84
This ticket is non-refundable.
Changes to this ticket will incur a penalty fee.
Fare construction (can be useful to travel agents)
AKL NZ X/LAX 817.08WAM1Y US PDX 92.09WA14QN US X/PHX US EWR 171.16GXA7NJ6P NZ X/SFO NZ AKL 1108.89VAM1Y NUC 2189.22 END ROE 1.285063 XT 9.02IA 28.62KK 7.30YC 9.20XY 6.60XA 44.00US 13.20AY 35.00YR 5.90XF SFO4.50


What I was looking for is how best (or which is the best TA) to make such a booking through (assuming that I cannot get as good a fare from a TA or the online sites). I don't think I can somehow give this info to vayama.com (etc) to get the best fares available on Matrix.

thetravelabstract

You will probably need a TA to book that or call NZ.

It can be hit or miss when plugging Matrix itiniaries into the consolidators but it's worth a try:

kayak
vayama
fly.com
bing

good luck

Shazzadude

You would think there would be travel agents out there who could access the fare and add a commission.

pbl22

I guess that was my original question. Who are good TAs that others have used to make such a booking and who don't charge massive commissions?

123dd

Not sure if I'm allowed to post this, but i have access to sabre booking system... If you msg me the dates, flight number and name, I can definitely have a go at the booking, I won't charge you any fees since you are a FTer.....

Moderator feel free to delete my post if I have breached any T & C