Can't find an OTA to book a valid itinenrary...help.
Oct 15, 2016, 2:38 pm
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Can't find an OTA to book a valid itinenrary...help.
I am trying to book JAI - DIU on 12/5/16, based on the Min Connect Time in BOM there is one valid same day itinerary that works....besides makemytrip.com, i can't get any other OTA to price it....any thoughts on why?
JAI - BOM 6E-218
connecting to
BOM - DIU AI-9623
Since this is just one segment out of a few others (part of a domestic circle trip), i was hoping to find this on the same OTA i'd like to book all the others on.
I understand, i might not be able to do so and might just have to book them separately. But I am trying to understand why no other OTA will price a Indigo-Air India itinerary on this particular route/connection.
Thanks
JAI - BOM 6E-218
connecting to
BOM - DIU AI-9623
Since this is just one segment out of a few others (part of a domestic circle trip), i was hoping to find this on the same OTA i'd like to book all the others on.
I understand, i might not be able to do so and might just have to book them separately. But I am trying to understand why no other OTA will price a Indigo-Air India itinerary on this particular route/connection.
Thanks
Oct 15, 2016, 11:50 pm
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I am trying to book JAI - DIU on 12/5/16, based on the Min Connect Time in BOM there is one valid same day itinerary that works....besides makemytrip.com, i can't get any other OTA to price it....any thoughts on why?
JAI - BOM 6E-218
connecting to
BOM - DIU AI-9623
Since this is just one segment out of a few others (part of a domestic circle trip), i was hoping to find this on the same OTA i'd like to book all the others on.
I understand, i might not be able to do so and might just have to book them separately. But I am trying to understand why no other OTA will price a Indigo-Air India itinerary on this particular route/connection.
Thanks
JAI - BOM 6E-218
connecting to
BOM - DIU AI-9623
Since this is just one segment out of a few others (part of a domestic circle trip), i was hoping to find this on the same OTA i'd like to book all the others on.
I understand, i might not be able to do so and might just have to book them separately. But I am trying to understand why no other OTA will price a Indigo-Air India itinerary on this particular route/connection.
Thanks
Do remember dis r different terminals.
Indigo lands on 1B and Air India will take from T2
Oct 16, 2016, 10:01 am
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Appreciate the tip on the terminal change. Is it a pretty far trek? This give me a 4hr layover, so shouldn't be an issue, correct?
Oct 16, 2016, 11:03 am
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Oct 16, 2016, 11:44 am
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I am trying to book JAI - DIU on 12/5/16, based on the Min Connect Time in BOM there is one valid same day itinerary that works....besides makemytrip.com, i can't get any other OTA to price it....any thoughts on why?
JAI - BOM 6E-218
connecting to
BOM - DIU AI-9623
JAI - BOM 6E-218
connecting to
BOM - DIU AI-9623
Incidentally, the below sample itinerary is very doable and does not require changing any terminals at BOM as 9W operates flights in and out of T2, same as AI:
9W 2383 JAI 0830 - BOM 1020
AI 9623 BOM 1155 - DIU 1300
P.S. : You'll enjoy Diu airport.
Oct 16, 2016, 1:37 pm
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Cleartrip.com allows this and many more connections for your itinerary. Try their multi city flight option.
Incidentally, the below sample itinerary is very doable and does not require changing any terminals at BOM as 9W operates flights in and out of T2, same as AI:
9W 2383 JAI 0830 - BOM 1020
AI 9623 BOM 1155 - DIU 1300
P.S. : You'll enjoy Diu airport.
Incidentally, the below sample itinerary is very doable and does not require changing any terminals at BOM as 9W operates flights in and out of T2, same as AI:
9W 2383 JAI 0830 - BOM 1020
AI 9623 BOM 1155 - DIU 1300
P.S. : You'll enjoy Diu airport.
Will check it out
Oct 16, 2016, 9:17 pm
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6E and AI don't have an interline agreement.
Any OTA which sells this combination as a "connection" is issuing you 2 separate tickets. You'll be SOL in the case of IRROPS, or even a minor traffic jam between T1B and T2.
Any OTA which sells this combination as a "connection" is issuing you 2 separate tickets. You'll be SOL in the case of IRROPS, or even a minor traffic jam between T1B and T2.
Oct 16, 2016, 10:34 pm
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It would take around 20-30 mins I guess from 1B to T2.
If the bombay thing as mentioned above is an option den u shud definitely go for it . No terminal hassle and no baggage hassle too.
Oct 18, 2016, 3:02 pm
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I checked on Expert Flyer and couldn't find 6E Interline with AI. However, 9W is, so i should be ok booking 9W to AI, correct?
Oct 18, 2016, 3:04 pm
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Not necessarily - Indian OTAs have an annoying habit of selling multiple tickets on one PNR and calling it a "connection". You're only protected if all the flights are on a single ticket.
For a 9W-AI connection, make sure that you can price it out on ITA Matrix. If it's significantly more expensive on Matrix than the OTA is offering, it's probably separate tickets.
For a 9W-AI connection, make sure that you can price it out on ITA Matrix. If it's significantly more expensive on Matrix than the OTA is offering, it's probably separate tickets.
Oct 18, 2016, 3:44 pm
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Not necessarily - Indian OTAs have an annoying habit of selling multiple tickets on one PNR and calling it a "connection". You're only protected if all the flights are on a single ticket.
For a 9W-AI connection, make sure that you can price it out on ITA Matrix. If it's significantly more expensive on Matrix than the OTA is offering, it's probably separate tickets.
For a 9W-AI connection, make sure that you can price it out on ITA Matrix. If it's significantly more expensive on Matrix than the OTA is offering, it's probably separate tickets.
1) BOM-JAI - 12/3/2016 on 9W 2053 (or i don't care)
2) JAI-BOM-DIU - 12/5/2016 on 9W 2383 / AI 9623
3) JGA-BOM - 12/7/2016 on AI 648
appreciate all your help.
Oct 18, 2016, 3:56 pm
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Unfortunately, it looks like you can't fly JAI-DIU on a single ticket without an overnight in BOM.
You can book it on separate tickets, but it's extremely risky because BOM-DIU only operates 3 times a week. On the bright side, it would only be a 1 day delay and walkups look reasonable.
You can book it on separate tickets, but it's extremely risky because BOM-DIU only operates 3 times a week. On the bright side, it would only be a 1 day delay and walkups look reasonable.
Oct 18, 2016, 4:32 pm
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walkups?
So i guess my option is to either overnight or risk it......if i decided to risk it, i suppose i rather fly JAI-BOM on 6E that way i have a 4+hr layover (more buffer), versus only 1hr+ with 9W....
what would you do? I really don't want to loose a day and overnight in BOM.
Also, is it fare to say that if Expert Flyer cant show a fare for 2 city pairs e.g. JAI-DIU or JAI-JGA then essentially that ticket would always require to be 2 one-ways?
So i guess my option is to either overnight or risk it......if i decided to risk it, i suppose i rather fly JAI-BOM on 6E that way i have a 4+hr layover (more buffer), versus only 1hr+ with 9W....
what would you do? I really don't want to loose a day and overnight in BOM.
Also, is it fare to say that if Expert Flyer cant show a fare for 2 city pairs e.g. JAI-DIU or JAI-JGA then essentially that ticket would always require to be 2 one-ways?
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Oct 18, 2016, 5:59 pm
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Walkup = the fare you pay day of departure.
If I were you, I'd book 2 separate tickets and fly JAI-BOM on the last flight the day before (I think 9W has one at 9PM or so).
If ExpertFlyer shows no fare for a given city pair, it just means that the ticket will require a fare break. In this case, you could issue JAI-DIU on a single AI ticket, but AI'a flight timings don't facilitate a convenient connection.
If I were you, I'd book 2 separate tickets and fly JAI-BOM on the last flight the day before (I think 9W has one at 9PM or so).
If ExpertFlyer shows no fare for a given city pair, it just means that the ticket will require a fare break. In this case, you could issue JAI-DIU on a single AI ticket, but AI'a flight timings don't facilitate a convenient connection.
Oct 18, 2016, 6:09 pm
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duh....thought that at first, but didn't want to assume.
Can't fly the night before, it is night of a friends wedding reception. We are running a tight schedule lol as all india trips always are 