Phantom Star Alliance Availability
Apr 23, 2023 | 12:04 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 439
Phantom Star Alliance Availability
I've noticed several times where Copa's web site shows no saver availability but it's Star Alliance partners show phantom space for the same flight. Not just one, but many - Air Canada, ANA, Asiana, Turkish, etc. I then call Air Canada to confirm before booking and the agent says it's not available. Is this a common problem with Copa not synching it's availability with its partners in a timely manner? An example is 3/2/24 PTY-EZE in business class. Partners all show availability, but Copa's web site shows only standard availability and Air Canada confirmed it was phantom space on their web site.
Apr 23, 2023 | 12:39 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Panama City
Programs: CM Presidential, Marriot Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 150
I search in this date and route and date using my account, According to COPA, due to my status I have more available to find Saver tickets.
They dont have Bussiness Saver ticket availability in this date. I dont believe COPA offers Bussiness Saver fares on this very busy route.
But i got one route with Bussiness Saver, please see below.
They dont have Bussiness Saver ticket availability in this date. I dont believe COPA offers Bussiness Saver fares on this very busy route.
But i got one route with Bussiness Saver, please see below.
Apr 23, 2023 | 6:18 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 439
Thanks. Here's an example of what I'm talking about on 2/28/24. Here is what Air Canada shows:
And here's what Copa shows for that date:
To me it's odd that (1) Air Canada would show some, but not all the Copa space (as if they were given some of the space but not all) and (2) other Star Alliance replicate Air Canada's results, so it's not just an issue of Air Canada showing phantom space.
And here's what Copa shows for that date:
To me it's odd that (1) Air Canada would show some, but not all the Copa space (as if they were given some of the space but not all) and (2) other Star Alliance replicate Air Canada's results, so it's not just an issue of Air Canada showing phantom space.