FareLock
Dec 13, 2010 | 3:08 pm
#1
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FareLock
Continental announced Farelock today. You pay $5.00 and they will hold your reservation and fare for 72 hours. You pay $9.00 and they will hold it for 1 week. 24 hour hold is still free. What do you think?
Dec 13, 2010 | 3:15 pm
#2
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...now if they would give this to elites for free..
Dec 13, 2010 | 3:17 pm
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Lots more discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/conti...light=farelock.
Dec 14, 2010 | 12:35 pm
#4
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CO just creates more ways to make money.
i'd go with orbitz, which provides the price assurance
i'd go with orbitz, which provides the price assurance
Dec 14, 2010 | 4:46 pm
#5
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With FareLock you buy a right to purchase a ticket at a certain price. So you'd use that as cancellation insurance if you buy a ticket and aren't 100% sure yet whether all the other arrangements will work out (e.g., need to check with spouse, but don't want to lose out on great fare).
Orbitz will give you money back if someone else books the exact same flights for less. How often do you think will this happen in practice?
And yes, it's utterly shocking and despicable that a publicly traded and owned company is trying to make money.
Dec 14, 2010 | 6:03 pm
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If it gives you peace of mind, go ahead and use it. I would just remind folks that with most forms of gambling, the house usually wins.
Dec 14, 2010 | 6:16 pm
#7
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It's a hold to allow a few days to confirm associated travel arrangements and/or availability of traveling companions. It's inexpensive and useful. Bravo to CO!
Dec 14, 2010 | 10:14 pm
#8
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suggestion
Lots more discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/conti...light=farelock.