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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:30 pm
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False Advertisement

Continental website shows wrong price for Delta and Northwest partner flights. Also for weekend specials it show sthat it is for $139 but then changes to $179 plus tax. Bait and switch
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:31 pm
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Specials are always fare bucket limited.

About DL/NW flights you will need to cite examples.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:49 pm
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Check out any date from BWI to SAN connecting through ATL. For weekend specials first page advertise is 139 and then next page shows 179. log on to continental website now
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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:59 pm
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regarding $139. it is $139.

Depart Dayton, OH (DAY)
Arrive New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Date Sat., May. 9, 2009 Time Anytime
Cabin Economy Travelers 1

Our Lowest Fares

Nonstop
from
$139
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:07 pm
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Originally Posted by platinumjo
Bait and switch
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Old May 5, 2009 | 11:15 pm
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Originally Posted by platinumjo
Bait and switch
That's a little extreme. It's not bait and switch, but you will need to be a bit flexible to take advantage of the advertised fares.
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