Lack of booking code/detailed fare rules on Expedia
Sep 20, 2007, 4:37 pm
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Lack of booking code/detailed fare rules on Expedia
My apologies in advance, because this is not directly related to AA; also, I tried a search and could not find any threads, but I have a feeling it's been discussed before.
I just realized that one cannot get the detailed fare rules/booking code prior to purchasing a ticket on Expedia, whereas one can easily do so on AA.com or Orbitz. This is obviously important with respect to mileage earning and upgrading.
Is there any way to work around this problem on Expedia, or am I missing something?
I just realized that one cannot get the detailed fare rules/booking code prior to purchasing a ticket on Expedia, whereas one can easily do so on AA.com or Orbitz. This is obviously important with respect to mileage earning and upgrading.
Is there any way to work around this problem on Expedia, or am I missing something?
Sep 20, 2007, 5:06 pm
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Aside from being completely off-topic, the thesis stated in this post (i.e. one cannot get said info on Expedia) is also wrong. The "flight details" page -- the page that lists the itinerary and price, before you enter payment details -- has a statement that says:
The link embedded within the words "rules and restrictions" will take you to the fare rules.
Mike
Read an overview of all the rules and restrictions applicable to this fare.
Mike
Sep 20, 2007, 7:08 pm
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Thanks for the help. Unfortunately, for the particular itinerary I'm looking at (SFO-GIG-SFO on 2/14 and 2/19/08) the information provided upon clicking rules and restrictions says: "We have not received rules or restriction information for this flight." No booking code is given.
Again, sorry that it's off topic, but it does pertain to an AA itinerary I'm trying to book.
Again, sorry that it's off topic, but it does pertain to an AA itinerary I'm trying to book.
Sep 4, 2010, 12:46 am
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Has anyone come up with an answer to this question in the last 3 years? Any way to see what the specific booking class is on Expedia, before purchasing?
Sep 4, 2010, 8:42 am
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If post #2 doesn't work, then I don't know of any other way. My question for you is why do you insist on buying on Expedia rather than on AA.com? Dealing with a third party can present complications if you need to make changes during your itinerary.
Sep 4, 2010, 8:58 am
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I'm with Gemac. If the ticket is all-AA, why not go directly to the AA website?
Sep 4, 2010, 11:24 am
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Expedia has coupons for $200 off flight + hotel, and sometimes the hotel+flight is cheaper than the flight alone. I've seen a savings of $400+ just by adding the hotel (OK, it's unusual, but I have one right now I'm looking at), which you can then throw away if you like.
Sep 4, 2010, 11:58 am
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I flew last fall AA to Montreal and stayed at the W for $1250 by buying on travelocity. Buying the exact same flights alone on AA.com would have cost me almost $1,000. Got a great hotel and the flights I wanted (which I upgraded) for a heckuva a deal. I did the same thing this spring for another trip. Sometimes buying flights on AA doesn't make good financial sense if you need a hotel anyway. I haven't found AAvacations to be competitive with expedia, travelocity, orbitz or hotels.com.
Sep 4, 2010, 7:27 pm
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The solution is don't use Expedia...
I've encountered the same problem on international itineraries on Expedia - no access to the fare rules. (Recent example, JFK-IST-KUL on TK/MH). And if you call them, they're clueless. And they also say they want to charge me a $30 or whatever fee for canceling a refundable ticket.
I stick with Orbitz for reservations that I can't purchase directly through the travel provider.
I've encountered the same problem on international itineraries on Expedia - no access to the fare rules. (Recent example, JFK-IST-KUL on TK/MH). And if you call them, they're clueless. And they also say they want to charge me a $30 or whatever fee for canceling a refundable ticket.
I stick with Orbitz for reservations that I can't purchase directly through the travel provider.
Sep 4, 2010, 9:49 pm
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Sep 5, 2010, 10:22 am
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from the wiki
Effective for travel as of October 15, 2008, the only fare that does not earn mileage credit are O class fares between North America and Latin America (including Central and South America). Previously excluded Q fares and O fares on other routes now earn full mileage credit.
Effective October 6, 2009, all published fares are eligible for Mileage and Systemwide Upgrade Awards (including previously excluded I, O, and Q overseas fares).
