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Is it possible to bypass DL's origination currency ?
I am trying to book flights originating in Europe and only can get results quoted in Euros.
Does someone know if there's a workaround, so I can avoid credit card forex fees ? |
If you have a Delta branded Amex card, there are no forex fees.
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No forex or international transaction fees on the regular AmEx Plat/Centurion charge cards either, nor do they permit dynamic currency conversion even if some foreign merchant tries to do it to you. |
If OP does not have a card without exchange fees, I would suggest calling Delta and seeing if they would be able to sell you the ticket in USD. I am not aware of any way to do this online, at least on Delta. I seem to recall some other airlines offering currency options online, but I'm not certain.
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OP could purchase the ticket through a good real live human TA, but that would require paying a ticketing service fee. IIRC a TA can bill in the currency of any country in which it does business or maintains a physical presence. TAs can also write tickets with different points of sale, which might also help the OP. However, please do not use an OLTA. |
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
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However, please do not use an OLTA. |
Call the Delta medallion desk and let them issue the tickets. They will be in USD.
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Originally Posted by Grouchy
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Call the Delta medallion desk and let them issue the tickets. They will be in USD.
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
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OP could purchase the ticket through a good real live human TA, but that would require paying a ticketing service fee. IIRC a TA can bill in the currency of any country in which it does business or maintains a physical presence. TAs can also write tickets with different points of sale, which might also help the OP. However, please do not use an OLTA. In the meantime I found out that booking through the Amex Travel website is quoting in US$. Will receive the Plat 5x MR points too :D |
Orbitz works well for this.
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Originally Posted by ChinaShrek
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Orbitz works well for this.
Until there's a schedule change or other problem and you're forced to deal with Orbitz. |
I'd you call DL, they issue all tickets purchased over the phone in USD. I've purchased KLM fare from them, including SIN-DPS standalone, all issued in USD if purchased from DL main reservations.
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Whenever I call it’s billed in US$. :) |
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
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Until there's a schedule change or other problem and you're forced to deal with Orbitz. |
Originally Posted by moondog
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Every booking channel has its pros, cons, fans, and detractors.
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