Flexible "Trick"?
Jan 11, 2007 | 9:21 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Astoria, NY: LGA, JFK
Programs: Delta PM; Sheraton's Vistana BOD; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,036
Flexible "Trick"?
I was just able to book two tickets LGA-SFO for early June for $230, all inclusive.
What's interesting is that if you do the basic search, the lowest fare shown is $320.
If you go to "More Search Options" and click on "My Dates are Flexible," it pulls up the lower fare. Hey, I'm not complaining!
What's interesting is that if you do the basic search, the lowest fare shown is $320.
If you go to "More Search Options" and click on "My Dates are Flexible," it pulls up the lower fare. Hey, I'm not complaining!
Jan 11, 2007 | 9:23 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,524
I was just able to book two tickets LGA-SFO for early June for $230, all inclusive.
What's interesting is that if you do the basic search, the lowest fare shown is $320.
If you go to "More Search Options" and click on "My Dates are Flexible," it pulls up the lower fare. Hey, I'm not complaining!
What's interesting is that if you do the basic search, the lowest fare shown is $320.
If you go to "More Search Options" and click on "My Dates are Flexible," it pulls up the lower fare. Hey, I'm not complaining!
Jan 11, 2007 | 9:31 pm
#3
In Memoriam
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: 200 NORTH OF MSP
Programs: Soon to be an ex-WP PE
Posts: 966
Flexible Search
While I tend to use the Flexible Search function as my first choice I never trust it completely. Often "flights not available" ain't true. You can check those dates and sure enough there are fares. Also I have found that if you search the particular date you may see particularly, the fares may be lower for the specific dates. Inconsistent as h...
Jan 12, 2007 | 9:29 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott Platinum Premier, Starwood Platinum or Gold, Hertz #1 Gold
Posts: 117
The advantage I've found, especially for someone living in a hub city, is that my dates are flexible gives you very long and strange routings. For MSP - MCI, I can go MSP-CLT-DTW-MCI for about $250. Or I can go MSP-MCI for about $550. When I do a regular search on my dates, multiple connections, strange routings, and cheapest prices do not show up. I've yet to book one of these, but it seems like an easy way to get work done without interruptions - better than the office! And a decent alternative to a self funded MR!
Jan 12, 2007 | 10:00 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 236
(sometimes) good for asia fare, too !
once i found a cheaper fare LAX-BKK thru FLEX search which bypassed the standard 6-day rule !
Jan 12, 2007 | 10:09 am
#7
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAS - I'm All In!
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott PP
Posts: 3,639
I always use ITA to check the cheapest flight and dates before I look for them on NWA's website.