{prem fare gone}: FRA-SIN oneway LH/SQ $986
#31
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 233
There is no don't call the airline "rule". People (kindly) post a fare on what is basically a public forum, all manner of people reading it may respond in their own way, for their own reason. There are lots of good reasons why someone may decide to call an airline especially once they have booked a fare and are trying to make plans around it. If you don't want somebody you don't know calling an airline about a fare you have found (something which in many cases actually helps people flying that fare, although in other cases it may not) don't post it on FT.
Totally agree that if you don't want to get a fare pulled off or canceled, simply don't publish it on FT and pretend nothing happened after booking for yourself.
Second that!
Mods, perhaps we can convey that when new folks sign up? It's rather selfish, when other people might be in process of booking, to have fares removed because of someone alerting the airline to it. Also isn't there always a risk that the airline can also cancel your freshly booked tickets too?
Mods, perhaps we can convey that when new folks sign up? It's rather selfish, when other people might be in process of booking, to have fares removed because of someone alerting the airline to it. Also isn't there always a risk that the airline can also cancel your freshly booked tickets too?
The best way to avoid that is not to share. Unintended fare is going to be gone if anyone book it.
#32
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA ExPl, DL PM, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, probably some others
Posts: 3,996
There is no don't call the airline "rule". People (kindly) post a fare on what is basically a public forum, all manner of people reading it may respond in their own way, for their own reason. There are lots of good reasons why someone may decide to call an airline especially once they have booked a fare and are trying to make plans around it. If you don't want somebody you don't know calling an airline about a fare you have found (something which in many cases actually helps people flying that fare, although in other cases it may not) don't post it on FT.
#33
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: ASE
Programs: AA& UA 1MM, Hertz PC, National EXC, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,354
So if one isn't supposed to go to FT to find such deals, where does one look (other than the obvious blogs)? Enquiring minds would like to know. MUCH gratitude to those who post such deals. I have benefitted greatly over the years and as a guy on a working man's salary, I very much appreciate the opportunity to have flown in some of the world's best premium cabins over the years. Something that, growing up poor, I never thought I'd be able to do!
#34
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 233
So if one isn't supposed to go to FT to find such deals, where does one look (other than the obvious blogs)? Enquiring minds would like to know. MUCH gratitude to those who post such deals. I have benefitted greatly over the years and as a guy on a working man's salary, I very much appreciate the opportunity to have flown in some of the world's best premium cabins over the years. Something that, growing up poor, I never thought I'd be able to do!
You find yourself an exceptional deal and decide whether you want to publish it here or keep it to yourself
#35
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#36
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,474
I booked one way tickets flying SQ (J) Full Flex at the above cost for the wife and I then 777 (O/F) SIN-MEL using points. I hope the FRA-SIN wont cancel! I called and First was sold out with very few business seats remaining in the upper deck.
Be great for us to keep in touch, to see if anyone runs into any issues with cancellations etc., but flying SQ Metal at this price on my dates was an opportunity too good to ignore.
Be great for us to keep in touch, to see if anyone runs into any issues with cancellations etc., but flying SQ Metal at this price on my dates was an opportunity too good to ignore.
#37
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Seoul
Programs: LH&BA
Posts: 126
#38
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: BA Gold, *A Gold, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 241
Well obviously. You got a J ticket for $900. The benefit is rather that you can get a full refund in case of cancellation, not that you can freely change the date of the booking. Tiny violins are playing.