Seats availability ex WLG alert
Nov 18, 2022, 2:45 am
#1
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Seats availability ex WLG alert
I'm hoping to fly WLG to NSN this coming 23/12 or Xmas eve and there is currently zero availability.
Is it possible to use a service such as Expert Flyer to send an alert if seats free up before the day of departure?
is this a seat alert or a flight availability alert (or something else)?
TIA
Is it possible to use a service such as Expert Flyer to send an alert if seats free up before the day of departure?
is this a seat alert or a flight availability alert (or something else)?
TIA
Last edited by Gasfoodlodging; Nov 18, 2022 at 2:50 am
Nov 18, 2022, 8:55 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Flights over Christmas and much into January are all at the most expensive levels, for paid tickets. Good luck with points.
I would say flying to OZ is trans tasman is near impossible
If you do find a seat using points, let me know I'll buy you dinner to celebrate
I would say flying to OZ is trans tasman is near impossible
If you do find a seat using points, let me know I'll buy you dinner to celebrate
Nov 18, 2022, 12:00 pm
#4
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I'm hoping to fly WLG to NSN this coming 23/12 or Xmas eve and there is currently zero availability.
Is it possible to use a service such as Expert Flyer to send an alert if seats free up before the day of departure?
is this a seat alert or a flight availability alert (or something else)?
TIA
Is it possible to use a service such as Expert Flyer to send an alert if seats free up before the day of departure?
is this a seat alert or a flight availability alert (or something else)?
TIA
Here is a screenshot of that functionality
Nov 18, 2022, 3:31 pm
#6
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That’s what I needed…Looks like I’ll set up separate alerts for each flight number that works for our window.
oh, and for extra kudos, do you know the class code for (presumably) the most expensive fare bucket?
Nov 18, 2022, 3:37 pm
#7
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fair call, not quite economic for this trip…but we had a competitive price quoted by Pelorus Air for another planned trip for 4 of us + bikes. Was wellytown to Picton. Didn’t pan out that time, but would definitely consider again.
Nov 18, 2022, 5:05 pm
#8
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Y, then B, M, H … in descending order.
Sometimes (not always), if a lower fare class is cancelled, the system will return it into that fare class. At least initially.
So if, say, a M fare is cancelled you can go from Y0B0M0H0….. to Y1B1M1H0….. The system then seems to tidy these up after a period.
Just set the alert for Y1, and if a seat come free when you go to the AirNZ page it’ll be obvious if there are cheaper fare classes.
Last edited by Thai-Kiwi; Nov 18, 2022 at 5:12 pm
Nov 20, 2022, 3:24 am
#10
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I should have made it clear I meant NZ.
neither of those baby planes work for me this time around due to schedule and luggage needs.
I’ve tried various routing options and I have an Akl-Nsn as a back up, but I’m hoping there’s one or two cancelations ex wlg to minimise drive time.
I’m torn though, as I had a cancelled flight last Saturday that led to an extra 8 hours driving I didn’t really need!! It’s all a lucky dip 😂
Nov 20, 2022, 4:45 am
#11
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Location: Hokitika, New Zealand
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What would fit on a Q300 or ATR that wouldn't fit on a J32? A Cessna Caravan I can understand, but a Jetstream has plenty of cargo/baggage space... especially with the extra pod underneath
The likelyhood of space opening up on NZ on that route, on those dates are fairly slim. But hey, you might get lucky.
The likelyhood of space opening up on NZ on that route, on those dates are fairly slim. But hey, you might get lucky.
Nov 20, 2022, 10:15 am
#12
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If Air NZ is the only option you want to look at your best bet is to book via CHC as there are still plenty of seats available. It's the busiest flying day of the year so the odds of seats opening is is pretty slim.
Nov 22, 2022, 11:37 pm
#13
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What would fit on a Q300 or ATR that wouldn't fit on a J32? A Cessna Caravan I can understand, but a Jetstream has plenty of cargo/baggage space... especially with the extra pod underneath
The likelyhood of space opening up on NZ on that route, on those dates are fairly slim. But hey, you might get lucky.
The likelyhood of space opening up on NZ on that route, on those dates are fairly slim. But hey, you might get lucky.
And reference for the curious.
originair policy : (
Bikes:
Due to the size limitations of the baggage hold in our Jetstream 31 and Jetstream 32 aircraft we are unable to carry bikes.
Nov 23, 2022, 12:05 am
#14
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Oh wow! That's quite interesting. I remember when the Vincent J32s were operating Eagle services for Air NZ, there was no problems checking in a bike, or surfboard ect. Certainly wouldn't want more then one though
Bit of a juggle!All the best, hope some seats open up closer to the time as people's plans change