How is Expedia so Cheap (is it P-fares) in J?
Mar 17, 2019, 5:15 pm
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How is Expedia so Cheap (is it P-fares) in J?
How can Expedia offer such cheap bundles with business airfare? It seems to be that Expedia has access to P-fare class. Do any other sites or travel agencies have this access?
I've already booked a trip to Europe on Expedia. Flight (biz class) with hotel is like $3,000 (P). The flights alone, booked separately, price at around $5,500 (mix of C/D fares).
I'm looking at another trip to the Middle East. Flights again with hotel are like $2,900 (P). Flights booked separately are $7,000 (C/D again).
1. Is it the fare class (P vs C/D)?
2. And do any other agencies have these fares? I'd actually like to do a multi-city for my middle east trip, but Expedia won't give me the P-fares when I do that.
Thanks!
I've already booked a trip to Europe on Expedia. Flight (biz class) with hotel is like $3,000 (P). The flights alone, booked separately, price at around $5,500 (mix of C/D fares).
I'm looking at another trip to the Middle East. Flights again with hotel are like $2,900 (P). Flights booked separately are $7,000 (C/D again).
1. Is it the fare class (P vs C/D)?
2. And do any other agencies have these fares? I'd actually like to do a multi-city for my middle east trip, but Expedia won't give me the P-fares when I do that.
Thanks!
Mar 21, 2019, 5:43 am
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Nope - definitely books in to business class. I suppose it could be some sort of instant upgrade, but wouldn't those still be available via other channels?
I'm just (pleasantly) surprised at how many good deals I see on Expedia these days (in business). It's definitely hit or miss - some destinations don't have a deal.
I'm just (pleasantly) surprised at how many good deals I see on Expedia these days (in business). It's definitely hit or miss - some destinations don't have a deal.
Mar 21, 2019, 6:25 am
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Without knowing the fare basis, would be hard to tell how the deal works. Consolidator fares are typically comparable to package fares without the need to pay for/use/throwaway the hotel.