Dec 13, 2016, 5:03 pm
Last edit by: irishguy28
Unofficial cancellation statement from Alitalia: see post #2414, or the original post in Italian on a similar Italian forum
COW8C fare rules available in post #147 (second box)
DOW8C fare rules available in post #150
IOWGE fare rules available in post #1241
IRTGE fare rules available in post #1555
CRTEU fare rules available in post #1589
DOWGE fare rules available in post #1601
IRT8C2 fare rules available in post #2105
COW8C fare rules available in post #147 (second box)
DOW8C fare rules available in post #150
IOWGE fare rules available in post #1241
IRTGE fare rules available in post #1555
CRTEU fare rules available in post #1589
DOWGE fare rules available in post #1601
IRT8C2 fare rules available in post #2105
[PREM FARE GONE] FLR-HKG/ICN/NRT-DUS from 770€ / J
Dec 13, 2016, 1:33 am
#1771
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 26
Just off the phone with the OTA I booked with (read back to find which one that was). Unlike rossmacd I didn't get the confirmation of ticketing that I was told to expect. We booked the exact same route which fell down on the final sector.
It seems the OTA at least, have woken up to the error fare as they are now escalating the price with the airline themselves and are not issuing my ticket, at least until they have spoken with the airline on how to proceed. They quoted specifically that the price for this fare was far cheaper than it should have been so they need to check with the airline. At first I was told I needed to wait a month, then it was 7 days, and then I was told I would receive a phone call once they had decided how to proceed.
So at least in my case, the shimmering light of hope, looks like it might be fading. Fingers crossed for everyone else.
It seems the OTA at least, have woken up to the error fare as they are now escalating the price with the airline themselves and are not issuing my ticket, at least until they have spoken with the airline on how to proceed. They quoted specifically that the price for this fare was far cheaper than it should have been so they need to check with the airline. At first I was told I needed to wait a month, then it was 7 days, and then I was told I would receive a phone call once they had decided how to proceed.
So at least in my case, the shimmering light of hope, looks like it might be fading. Fingers crossed for everyone else.
Dec 13, 2016, 1:48 am
#1772
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ±38,000 feet
Programs: LH HON, BA GGL, AF Plat, EK Plat
Posts: 6,428
Just off the phone with the OTA I booked with (read back to find which one that was). Unlike rossmacd I didn't get the confirmation of ticketing that I was told to expect. We booked the exact same route which fell down on the final sector.
It seems the OTA at least, have woken up to the error fare as they are now escalating the price with the airline themselves and are not issuing my ticket, at least until they have spoken with the airline on how to proceed. They quoted specifically that the price for this fare was far cheaper than it should have been so they need to check with the airline. At first I was told I needed to wait a month, then it was 7 days, and then I was told I would receive a phone call once they had decided how to proceed.
So at least in my case, the shimmering light of hope, looks like it might be fading. Fingers crossed for everyone else.
It seems the OTA at least, have woken up to the error fare as they are now escalating the price with the airline themselves and are not issuing my ticket, at least until they have spoken with the airline on how to proceed. They quoted specifically that the price for this fare was far cheaper than it should have been so they need to check with the airline. At first I was told I needed to wait a month, then it was 7 days, and then I was told I would receive a phone call once they had decided how to proceed.
So at least in my case, the shimmering light of hope, looks like it might be fading. Fingers crossed for everyone else.
Dec 13, 2016, 1:50 am
#1773
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: The Netherlands
Programs: AA Plat, FB Gold
Posts: 4
Just off the phone with the OTA I booked with (read back to find which one that was). Unlike rossmacd I didn't get the confirmation of ticketing that I was told to expect. We booked the exact same route which fell down on the final sector.
It seems the OTA at least, have woken up to the error fare as they are now escalating the price with the airline themselves and are not issuing my ticket, at least until they have spoken with the airline on how to proceed. They quoted specifically that the price for this fare was far cheaper than it should have been so they need to check with the airline. At first I was told I needed to wait a month, then it was 7 days, and then I was told I would receive a phone call once they had decided how to proceed.
So at least in my case, the shimmering light of hope, looks like it might be fading. Fingers crossed for everyone else.
It seems the OTA at least, have woken up to the error fare as they are now escalating the price with the airline themselves and are not issuing my ticket, at least until they have spoken with the airline on how to proceed. They quoted specifically that the price for this fare was far cheaper than it should have been so they need to check with the airline. At first I was told I needed to wait a month, then it was 7 days, and then I was told I would receive a phone call once they had decided how to proceed.
So at least in my case, the shimmering light of hope, looks like it might be fading. Fingers crossed for everyone else.
Dec 13, 2016, 1:50 am
#1774
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 612
Hope this ticket gets honoured, because I have a lot of connections and positioning from HKG to make around this itinerary. Your story really raises my hopes.
Dec 13, 2016, 1:55 am
#1776
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
Posts: 8,949
Has anybody tried applying upgrades to any of their flights?
I remember people upgrading BA flights on the Viking fare without problems but that was one in which anything booked direct with the airlines was honoured.
Any thoughts on whether this is a good idea at this stage?
Would this help to obscure things from AZ (as a result of re-ticketing by EY) in the event of cancellations or would it make my ticket stand out (as a result of it being the most recently issued ticket on this fare)?
I have some EY segments which would be very nice to do in apartments
I remember people upgrading BA flights on the Viking fare without problems but that was one in which anything booked direct with the airlines was honoured.
Any thoughts on whether this is a good idea at this stage?
Would this help to obscure things from AZ (as a result of re-ticketing by EY) in the event of cancellations or would it make my ticket stand out (as a result of it being the most recently issued ticket on this fare)?
I have some EY segments which would be very nice to do in apartments
That being said, EY may be aware of the fare themselves, and may prevent upgrades - it really would be having your cake and eating it!
Good luck!
M
Dec 13, 2016, 1:55 am
#1777
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 26
I have confirmation ID's for Air France (outbound) and AA (inbound). Air France showed my itinerary yesterday and could also look it up on AZ, but no e-tix obviously. Gone today. AA is still showing flight itinerary for one of my return segments.
Seems like it might be game over. Was fun whilst it lasted.
PS - looking at my CC statement, the OTA has already charged the booking fee of £21...
Seems like it might be game over. Was fun whilst it lasted.
PS - looking at my CC statement, the OTA has already charged the booking fee of £21...
Dec 13, 2016, 1:56 am
#1779
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Silver, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Melia Gold, Shangri-La Jade, BA Amex PP, Iberia+, Nandos Card
Posts: 1,523
Someone please tell me that this deal wasn't available on the AZ US website?! AmEx had a $160 back deal. And that I didn't miss out on getting $160 back?!?!
Details
Get a 1X $160 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a total of $800+ directly with Alitalia by 12/31/2016. See terms for full exclusions.
Terms
Valid only for purchases made directly with Alitalia. Purchases must be made through alitalia.com/en_us/
Details
Get a 1X $160 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a total of $800+ directly with Alitalia by 12/31/2016. See terms for full exclusions.
Terms
Valid only for purchases made directly with Alitalia. Purchases must be made through alitalia.com/en_us/
Dec 13, 2016, 1:57 am
#1780
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 9
I'm in a very tough situation here, can someone give me some advices please.
Currently I'm in Zurich,and have exchanged a CX ticket back to HongKong on the 15th Dec. Then I find out about this deal and booked one from FLR on the 17th Dec. Now I'm not sure weather my AZ ticket will be honored by then,and if I cancel my CX ticket,then I wouldn't be able to change the date before Jan as X'mas is coming. However I really need to get back home before X'mas, so what should I do? If I cancel the AZ ticket and stay with my original plan, there seems to be a cancelation fee to be paid. Is there any sort of rules by the EU that states the airline company can not cancel someone's ticket 48 or 72 hours before it takes off? It's not cheap to get to FLR from Zurich as well, I wouldn't want to take such a high risk. Thanks
Currently I'm in Zurich,and have exchanged a CX ticket back to HongKong on the 15th Dec. Then I find out about this deal and booked one from FLR on the 17th Dec. Now I'm not sure weather my AZ ticket will be honored by then,and if I cancel my CX ticket,then I wouldn't be able to change the date before Jan as X'mas is coming. However I really need to get back home before X'mas, so what should I do? If I cancel the AZ ticket and stay with my original plan, there seems to be a cancelation fee to be paid. Is there any sort of rules by the EU that states the airline company can not cancel someone's ticket 48 or 72 hours before it takes off? It's not cheap to get to FLR from Zurich as well, I wouldn't want to take such a high risk. Thanks
Dec 13, 2016, 2:02 am
#1781
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ARN
Programs: SK EBG, BAEC Gold, LH FTL, FBP, CCG, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,533
I'm in a very tough situation here, can someone give me some advices please.
Currently I'm in Zurich,and have exchanged a CX ticket back to HongKong on the 15th Dec. Then I find out about this deal and booked one from FLR on the 17th Dec. Now I'm not sure weather my AZ ticket will be honored by then,and if I cancel my CX ticket,then I wouldn't be able to change the date before Jan as X'mas is coming. However I really need to get back home before X'mas, so what should I do? If I cancel the AZ ticket and stay with my original plan, there seems to be a cancelation fee to be paid. Is there any sort of rules by the EU that states the airline company can not cancel someone's ticket 48 or 72 hours before it takes off? It's not cheap to get to FLR from Zurich as well, I wouldn't want to take such a high risk. Thanks
Currently I'm in Zurich,and have exchanged a CX ticket back to HongKong on the 15th Dec. Then I find out about this deal and booked one from FLR on the 17th Dec. Now I'm not sure weather my AZ ticket will be honored by then,and if I cancel my CX ticket,then I wouldn't be able to change the date before Jan as X'mas is coming. However I really need to get back home before X'mas, so what should I do? If I cancel the AZ ticket and stay with my original plan, there seems to be a cancelation fee to be paid. Is there any sort of rules by the EU that states the airline company can not cancel someone's ticket 48 or 72 hours before it takes off? It's not cheap to get to FLR from Zurich as well, I wouldn't want to take such a high risk. Thanks
Either travel on your CX flight as booked or rebook it so that it departs after your ex-FLR flight.
Dec 13, 2016, 2:06 am
#1783
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 12
Dec 13, 2016, 2:10 am
#1784
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Silver, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Melia Gold, Shangri-La Jade, BA Amex PP, Iberia+, Nandos Card
Posts: 1,523
I have confirmation ID's for Air France (outbound) and AA (inbound). Air France showed my itinerary yesterday and could also look it up on AZ, but no e-tix obviously. Gone today. AA is still showing flight itinerary for one of my return segments.
Seems like it might be game over. Was fun whilst it lasted.
PS - looking at my CC statement, the OTA has already charged the booking fee of £21...
Seems like it might be game over. Was fun whilst it lasted.
PS - looking at my CC statement, the OTA has already charged the booking fee of £21...
People are flying itineraries this week on these fares, so now it's a question of what happens for those who booked further on in the future.
Dec 13, 2016, 2:10 am
#1785
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 77
Wow, what a great deal if these flights are honoured.
I guess the people who have tickets for travel soon will be the ones who really will find out.
For those of us who have tickets next year we will have some time to see how AZ handle this
I have booked a few tickets and hope they do honour them. I am someone who very rarely turns left at the door and hope I can
Good luck to everyone
I hope you all get to travel on your cheap fares
I guess the people who have tickets for travel soon will be the ones who really will find out.
For those of us who have tickets next year we will have some time to see how AZ handle this
I have booked a few tickets and hope they do honour them. I am someone who very rarely turns left at the door and hope I can
Good luck to everyone
I hope you all get to travel on your cheap fares