Nov 20, 2013, 7:48 am
Last edit by: Pat89339
Do not call the airlines under any conditions! This is the fastest way to kill the trick and bring unwanted attention to your itinerary! And do not post precious deals in this thread, this is by far the fastest way to kill the trick!
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This is NOT the right place to ask: "Can you help me with a low fare for AAA-BBB?" This is not the beg-it thread, but the trick-it thread.
This thread deals with unique combinations of routes and booking tricks in order to lower prices on airline fares. Prices that would astound the general public are often achieved by the posters in this thread.
Many people, including airline representatives, monitor this thread. For that reason, it is unorganized, very content heavy, often lacking details, and written in shorthand. It takes patience and effort in order to understand the conversation and be able to participate as an active member.
We encourage you to read the entirety of this thread if you would like to get started and to experiment as soon as you understand the gist of Trick It. Lots of time spent reading, practicing, and learning is the only way to be able to reproduce our tricks and discover new ones yourself. There are many, many people who ask for advice here, so productive members are only able to help those who have shown a concerted effort and progress over a long period of time (months).
If you have no idea what this thread is about, a good place to start are various blogs' posts on the subject. At the very least, read the Rules for posting in this thread. They're also listed in the very first post, below.
Older portions of the thread have been separated into archive thread by year. They are listed below
2008 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2009 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2010 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2011 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2012 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2013 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2014 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
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This is NOT the right place to ask: "Can you help me with a low fare for AAA-BBB?" This is not the beg-it thread, but the trick-it thread.
This thread deals with unique combinations of routes and booking tricks in order to lower prices on airline fares. Prices that would astound the general public are often achieved by the posters in this thread.
Many people, including airline representatives, monitor this thread. For that reason, it is unorganized, very content heavy, often lacking details, and written in shorthand. It takes patience and effort in order to understand the conversation and be able to participate as an active member.
We encourage you to read the entirety of this thread if you would like to get started and to experiment as soon as you understand the gist of Trick It. Lots of time spent reading, practicing, and learning is the only way to be able to reproduce our tricks and discover new ones yourself. There are many, many people who ask for advice here, so productive members are only able to help those who have shown a concerted effort and progress over a long period of time (months).
If you have no idea what this thread is about, a good place to start are various blogs' posts on the subject. At the very least, read the Rules for posting in this thread. They're also listed in the very first post, below.
Older portions of the thread have been separated into archive thread by year. They are listed below
2008 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2009 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2010 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2011 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2012 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2013 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
2014 Trick It / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
Trick it / negotiate it / special savings lounge thread
Mar 25, 2017, 1:22 pm
#8012
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: C2, BTS, VIE
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Mar 26, 2017, 10:59 am
#8013
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 2
Is it possible?
a lot of tricks are really hard to find. For example when all the people was focused on the AZ flr-dus mistake there was a similar mistake in economy class and no one found it (I posted it 2 times in the trick it thread).
So my point was only to clarify the strange thing on ITA and I'm sure Missgal will clarify as soon as possible......
So my point was only to clarify the strange thing on ITA and I'm sure Missgal will clarify as soon as possible......
Is it possible to 3x strike EK? This is my first attempt and I found a great flight but can't seem to find anything else that fits (hundreds and hundreds of attempts on ITA). If it's not possible I'll just cut my losses and pay full price. I'm a student so saving a couple hundred makes a world of difference.
Thanks
Last edited by justgettingstarted; Mar 26, 2017 at 11:30 am
Mar 26, 2017, 4:11 pm
#8014
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New York Metropolitan Area 45 km from JFK
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Posts: 4,607
This is a question for anyone, but maybe you know.
Is it possible to 3x strike EK? This is my first attempt and I found a great flight but can't seem to find anything else that fits (hundreds and hundreds of attempts on ITA). If it's not possible I'll just cut my losses and pay full price. I'm a student so saving a couple hundred makes a world of differenc
Thanks
Is it possible to 3x strike EK? This is my first attempt and I found a great flight but can't seem to find anything else that fits (hundreds and hundreds of attempts on ITA). If it's not possible I'll just cut my losses and pay full price. I'm a student so saving a couple hundred makes a world of differenc
Thanks
@justgettingstarted. Welcome to FT. Here on Trick-It generally we are talking savings much much greater than "just a couple hundred dollars" as you state. Some carriers have YQ as high as $ 700.00.
I am highly confident that if you wait long enough you will get a clear and concise answer from your addressee to your question.
Last edited by WingedWorldExplorer; Mar 27, 2017 at 6:28 am
Mar 26, 2017, 6:46 pm
#8015
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC, BOS
Programs: pandas
Posts: 56
a lot of tricks are really hard to find. For example when all the people was focused on the AZ flr-dus mistake there was a similar mistake in economy class and no one found it (I posted it 2 times in the trick it thread).
So my point was only to clarify the strange thing on ITA and I'm sure Missgal will clarify as soon as possible......
So my point was only to clarify the strange thing on ITA and I'm sure Missgal will clarify as soon as possible......
Mar 27, 2017, 3:17 pm
#8017
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Various
Posts: 49
Oh well...
1. Deal didnt last just 56 mins...lasted more than that...the assumption I found and immediately posted is not correct.
2. Jorun...Finding my deal would have been feasible if you could crack the puzzle (not randomly but by methodical ). Icon elzzup
3. Lots of request to post this historical deal....Ok..by that logic please can everyone else publish their historic deals.
4. I am angry and upset with the negativity here on this foruwm ..a few members only come alive in groups to mow down others...I wont hesitate a bit to publish all the live ones and follow Mr Leff ...I guess everyone who holds even a single strike has that power and should use it if they can afford to...I know I can and will if need to prove my point....
There are only a few competent Fders who would then remain ...survival of the fittest...I guess...
5. Finally, I am neither responsible for your competence or incompetence. Read the very last rule of the FT and "move on......"
Those who were interested to know if I made it....will send you a pm...
Ps. Never take anyone's silence as acceptance of anything....million reasons for someone to not able to or should reply. ....Challen dna em eg
1. Deal didnt last just 56 mins...lasted more than that...the assumption I found and immediately posted is not correct.
2. Jorun...Finding my deal would have been feasible if you could crack the puzzle (not randomly but by methodical ). Icon elzzup
3. Lots of request to post this historical deal....Ok..by that logic please can everyone else publish their historic deals.
4. I am angry and upset with the negativity here on this foruwm ..a few members only come alive in groups to mow down others...I wont hesitate a bit to publish all the live ones and follow Mr Leff ...I guess everyone who holds even a single strike has that power and should use it if they can afford to...I know I can and will if need to prove my point....
There are only a few competent Fders who would then remain ...survival of the fittest...I guess...
5. Finally, I am neither responsible for your competence or incompetence. Read the very last rule of the FT and "move on......"
Those who were interested to know if I made it....will send you a pm...
Ps. Never take anyone's silence as acceptance of anything....million reasons for someone to not able to or should reply. ....Challen dna em eg
Mar 27, 2017, 6:31 pm
#8018
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: SYD
Programs: *A Gold
Posts: 31
Wow! This thread is hot tonight!!
Here I have QR: DOH-LHR in J (that too in A350)... no special tricks, no strikes completely fat-free. Hints and PMs are encouraged.
Here I have QR: DOH-LHR in J (that too in A350)... no special tricks, no strikes completely fat-free. Hints and PMs are encouraged.
Last edited by travelhits; Mar 27, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Mar 28, 2017, 1:36 am
#8019
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 758
.I'm only asking why the Icons order (layover and overnight) in your screenshot was inverted. Do you think that answer directly to this question can compromise anything?
Once the historical deal of this c3-c1 RT J class will end I will send you a pm with the historical deal but only with your promise that you will explain everyone here the matter about the icons order.
Last edited by jorun; Mar 28, 2017 at 9:34 am
Mar 28, 2017, 1:55 am
#8020
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 758
https://postimg.cc/image/y4y9ozgpf/
put the same information and enjoy how many fare basis coded had the same routing rules.
now it is your turn
Mar 28, 2017, 1:58 am
#8021
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: c2c
Posts: 136
Start respecting posting rules
Originally Posted by WingedWorldExplorer
(...) Maybe I will post entire construction in the over night hours.
Probably not. Even if it is pretty tempting for you to use this thread as a platform to boost sales, you have to follow the rules.
As a gentle reminder:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milea...ck-thread.html
(...)
3. Code any “tricks”.
4. Do not post screenshots of your “tricks” or outside links to images of any sort.
(...)
Even if you are trying to make your potential customers believe you own this thread, you clearly do not.
You are just a standard member that has to respect the rules as anyone else has to.
Btw, Posting a copy of a full eticket violates #4 , too.
Mar 28, 2017, 1:59 am
#8022
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
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Change of pace, please.
Does anybody know which OTAs can (1) do mixed cabin tickets (ideally, specified segment by segment), and (2) will also accept br cities as valid origins?
No explicit names here, a pm would be most appreciated.
(Yes I can fly my X's, so no worries on that score.)
Does anybody know which OTAs can (1) do mixed cabin tickets (ideally, specified segment by segment), and (2) will also accept br cities as valid origins?
No explicit names here, a pm would be most appreciated.
(Yes I can fly my X's, so no worries on that score.)
Mar 28, 2017, 2:02 am
#8023
Moderator: Mileage Run, United Airlines; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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MODERATOR WARNING:
This thread had veered off course. Personal attacks/harassment will not be tolerated.
I remind you of Rule 12, although some of you should have memorized it by now. Pay specific attention to Rules 12.2 and 12.3
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Mar 28, 2017, 9:39 am
#8025
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 758
C3-c1 RT J class for less than 200€ AI.
Also take a look at my post #45535
And since I posted a true J deal, and also the historic AZ mistake as per missgal request (post #45535 ), we are still waiting for her/his reply about the ITA icons order
I'm also willing to post the historic fare of this c3-c1 rt J class mistake when the deal will be over as per missgal request (see her point 3).
Also take a look at my post #45535
And since I posted a true J deal, and also the historic AZ mistake as per missgal request (post #45535 ), we are still waiting for her/his reply about the ITA icons order
I'm also willing to post the historic fare of this c3-c1 rt J class mistake when the deal will be over as per missgal request (see her point 3).
Last edited by Pat89339; Mar 29, 2017 at 1:40 am Reason: TOS 18