[NOT BOOKABLE] VEF currency on the ITA matrix :D ($600 tickets for $60)
Feb 6, 2018, 9:02 pm
#34
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Ok, guess I'm the guinea pig -- just booked a flight I actually needed to book.
The text says:
So by all accounts it should be charged in VEF.
However, my Amex shows a pending charge of the charge in CAD:
The text says:
Your credit card will be charged an approximate total of VEF VEF5,704.86 which includes the base fare, taxes and all surcharges. The breakdown of your charges include CAD $641.83 (converted to VEF VEF5,103.68) and Insurance CAD $75.60 (converted to VEF VEF601.15). Your statement may show one or more charges that equal the total agreed charge listed here. These amounts have been converted using today's exchange rate.
However, my Amex shows a pending charge of the charge in CAD:
Feb 6, 2018, 9:04 pm
#35
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Feb 6, 2018, 9:12 pm
#37
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Thats weird since when I booked it charged in USD, but the converted amount. I used VISA though.
Last edited by snowingairlines; Feb 6, 2018 at 9:17 pm
Feb 6, 2018, 9:13 pm
#38
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"Your credit card will be charged an approximate total of VEF 202.627,50 $ which includes the base fare, taxes and all surcharges. The breakdown of your charges include flight(s) Air France (USD $ 20,288.11) (VEF 202.627,50 $).Your statement may show one or more charges that equal the total agreed charge listed here. These amounts have been converted using today's exchange rate."
They charge in USD and convert to the old VEF exchange rate of 1USD=10VEF.
They charge in USD and convert to the old VEF exchange rate of 1USD=10VEF.
Feb 6, 2018, 9:14 pm
#39
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Feb 6, 2018, 9:22 pm
#40
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"Your credit card will be charged an approximate total of VEF 202.627,50 $ which includes the base fare, taxes and all surcharges. The breakdown of your charges include flight(s) Air France (USD $ 20,288.11) (VEF 202.627,50 $).Your statement may show one or more charges that equal the total agreed charge listed here. These amounts have been converted using today's exchange rate."
They charge in USD and convert to the old VEF exchange rate of 1USD=10VEF.
They charge in USD and convert to the old VEF exchange rate of 1USD=10VEF.
Feb 6, 2018, 9:25 pm
#42
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"The total price listed above has been converted using today's exchange rate. Flight prices for this booking will be charged in USD. Charges appearing on your statement will vary based on the exchange rate used by your credit card company. Foreign transaction fees may apply."
FlightNetwork, right below the total price
FlightNetwork, right below the total price
Feb 6, 2018, 9:42 pm
#45
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