[FARE GONE] Orbitz - Ua Business Class Roundtrip Sfo-akl $1480.00 All In
May 7, 2007 | 12:44 pm
#1006
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AMS
Programs: Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 1,849
Emotional phases of a mistake fare
Time for a timely reminder!
Originally Posted by MileageAddict
Ahhhh....the emotional phases of a mistake fare.
1. Discovery - mistake fare is posted on FT. Novices frantically checks how much vacation time they have and if the dates of availability mesh with their schedules. Experienced FTers just book it and worry about contacting spouses or their boss later. Word spreads like wildfire.
2. Excitement - Tickets purchased, confirmation emails received and dates of travel shared with other FTers. Discussions of what to see and do and where to stay crop up in other threads. Novices contact source to change seats or inquire about upgrades, Seasoned FTers sit back and enjoy reading the discussion threads.
3. Stress Stage 1 - Concern over paper ticket delivery - Novices Frantically check otheFedEx website every few hours, constant monitoring of driveway for FedEx truck. Seasoned FT veterans sit back and relax.
4. Glee and happiness - Paper tickets in hand, vacation request submitted, spouses finally informed, hotel reservations made and bragging to friends and co-workers begins. Both novices and experts get very excited.
5. Stress Stage 2 - Rumors of fare not being honored, discussion threads about the airline and ticketing agency ensue. Rumors crop up like crabgrass at this stage. Many FTers begin to worry excessively about whether or not the trip will happen. Novices make non-refundable and financial committments to their trip. Seasoned FTers make mixed drinks (and maybe a sandwich) and is patient.
6. Reality Check - Accurate information is obtained - usually takes place a week to 10 days after mistake fare is published. Confirmed information from the source as to whether or not tickets will be honored.
7a. Pure Joy (Icelandair style- Fare is Honored) - Lots of happy people, FT threads on shared information regarding hotels, restaurants, tours, etc. Jealousy from others sets in. First "FT guinea pigs" embark, post confirmation threads that all is ok.
7b Hostile Feelings (Copa Airlines Style - fare is not honored) - Many angry and disappointed FTers. Refunds are issued. Novices have multiple discussion threads of lawsuits and hostile correspondence, FT pros mutter "c'est la vie" and look for the next fare mistake.
8a Success (Honored) - Trip Report thread becomes very active
Ahhhh....the emotional phases of a mistake fare.
1. Discovery - mistake fare is posted on FT. Novices frantically checks how much vacation time they have and if the dates of availability mesh with their schedules. Experienced FTers just book it and worry about contacting spouses or their boss later. Word spreads like wildfire.
2. Excitement - Tickets purchased, confirmation emails received and dates of travel shared with other FTers. Discussions of what to see and do and where to stay crop up in other threads. Novices contact source to change seats or inquire about upgrades, Seasoned FTers sit back and enjoy reading the discussion threads.
3. Stress Stage 1 - Concern over paper ticket delivery - Novices Frantically check otheFedEx website every few hours, constant monitoring of driveway for FedEx truck. Seasoned FT veterans sit back and relax.
4. Glee and happiness - Paper tickets in hand, vacation request submitted, spouses finally informed, hotel reservations made and bragging to friends and co-workers begins. Both novices and experts get very excited.
5. Stress Stage 2 - Rumors of fare not being honored, discussion threads about the airline and ticketing agency ensue. Rumors crop up like crabgrass at this stage. Many FTers begin to worry excessively about whether or not the trip will happen. Novices make non-refundable and financial committments to their trip. Seasoned FTers make mixed drinks (and maybe a sandwich) and is patient.
6. Reality Check - Accurate information is obtained - usually takes place a week to 10 days after mistake fare is published. Confirmed information from the source as to whether or not tickets will be honored.
7a. Pure Joy (Icelandair style- Fare is Honored) - Lots of happy people, FT threads on shared information regarding hotels, restaurants, tours, etc. Jealousy from others sets in. First "FT guinea pigs" embark, post confirmation threads that all is ok.
7b Hostile Feelings (Copa Airlines Style - fare is not honored) - Many angry and disappointed FTers. Refunds are issued. Novices have multiple discussion threads of lawsuits and hostile correspondence, FT pros mutter "c'est la vie" and look for the next fare mistake.
8a Success (Honored) - Trip Report thread becomes very active
May 7, 2007 | 12:44 pm
#1007
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: Many
Posts: 12,723
May 7, 2007 | 12:45 pm
#1008
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: Various
Posts: 6,558
May 7, 2007 | 12:46 pm
#1009
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New York, London, Sydney
Programs: United GS/2MM, DL*P, VS*G, AA*EXP, Avis CHM, Hertz Platinum, Sixt*D, HH*D, HGP*P, Starwood*P
Posts: 9,877
See post 79.
When UA later issued the press release it include upgraded C and F as well.
May 7, 2007 | 12:46 pm
#1010
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: ua mm, aa plat, starriott LTPP, ihg plat, hh gold.
Posts: 13,057
in my case, it's showing on my itineraries as confirmed, but i'm unable to upgrade online.
just got the following email from orbitz. emphasis mine.
Hello karenkay,
Thanks for booking your flight on Orbitz. This purchase is subject to our
Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/conten.../privacy05.jsp )
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/content/legal/terms05.jsp )
THIS RESERVATION REQUEST HAS BEEN SENT TO THE AIRLINE(S). FINAL PURCHASE IS
PENDING UNTIL WE RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM THE AIRLINE(S). ONCE THAT
CONFIRMATION IS RECEIVED, WE WILL ISSUE THE TICKET(S), AND SEND A "TRAVEL
DOCUMENT" E-MAIL INCLUDING TRIP DETAILS AND TICKET NUMBER(S) WITHIN 24 HOURS.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU CANNOT USE THIS DOCUMENT TO PASS THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
BECAUSE IT DOES NOT CONTAIN YOUR TICKET NUMBER(S).
Please review your flight information as it appears below. Your Orbitz record
locator is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
TICKET INFORMATION
**********************
Passenger(s): KARENKAYMRKAY
Orbitz record locator: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
United Airlines record locator: XXXXXXX
Thai Airways record locator: XXXXXX
Airline ticket number(s): Pending confirmation from the airline(s)
Ticket type requested: electronic (e-ticket)
Base Fare: $2,625.15 USD
Taxes: $328.33 USD
Service fee: $21.98
Total trip cost: $2,953.48 USD
just got the following email from orbitz. emphasis mine.
Hello karenkay,
Thanks for booking your flight on Orbitz. This purchase is subject to our
Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/conten.../privacy05.jsp )
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/content/legal/terms05.jsp )
THIS RESERVATION REQUEST HAS BEEN SENT TO THE AIRLINE(S). FINAL PURCHASE IS
PENDING UNTIL WE RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM THE AIRLINE(S). ONCE THAT
CONFIRMATION IS RECEIVED, WE WILL ISSUE THE TICKET(S), AND SEND A "TRAVEL
DOCUMENT" E-MAIL INCLUDING TRIP DETAILS AND TICKET NUMBER(S) WITHIN 24 HOURS.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU CANNOT USE THIS DOCUMENT TO PASS THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
BECAUSE IT DOES NOT CONTAIN YOUR TICKET NUMBER(S).
Please review your flight information as it appears below. Your Orbitz record
locator is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
TICKET INFORMATION
**********************
Passenger(s): KARENKAYMRKAY
Orbitz record locator: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
United Airlines record locator: XXXXXXX
Thai Airways record locator: XXXXXX
Airline ticket number(s): Pending confirmation from the airline(s)
Ticket type requested: electronic (e-ticket)
Base Fare: $2,625.15 USD
Taxes: $328.33 USD
Service fee: $21.98
Total trip cost: $2,953.48 USD
May 7, 2007 | 12:47 pm
#1011
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,494
1000 posts and counting, time for a calendar?
We've reached 1000 posts, and it's not even afternoon here in Phoenix yet. 
I'm wondering if there will be response from United on this. Hopefully nothing, that would be nice for a change. I thought I was lucky to get my first tickets after midnight on this deal, since it had been on FT for 8 hours. I've since booked 7 for friends/relatives, and another for myself.
Who's going to set up the calendar for all the Do's?
I'm wondering if there will be response from United on this. Hopefully nothing, that would be nice for a change.
I thought I was lucky to get my first tickets after midnight on this deal, since it had been on FT for 8 hours. I've since booked 7 for friends/relatives, and another for myself. Who's going to set up the calendar for all the Do's?
May 7, 2007 | 12:49 pm
#1012
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Home airports:SRQ,TPA,RSW
Programs: AA 0.4MM, BA G, LH SEN,TK S, HH Dia, Sixt Plat, Hertz Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 2,689
May 7, 2007 | 12:49 pm
#1013
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SJU
Posts: 1,542
If you go through the menu and say I have an existing reservation. Then it will ask for your MP # - put it in and then it will ask for a res # number - say it and do something like select seats. After 5 minutes or so it should reflect on United.com
May 7, 2007 | 12:49 pm
#1015
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Clinging to the edifices of a decadent past from the biggest city in America nobody really cares about.
Programs: (ಠ_ಠ)
Posts: 9,077
May 7, 2007 | 12:50 pm
#1016
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,494
in my case, it's showing on my itineraries as confirmed, but i'm unable to upgrade online.
just got the following email from orbitz. emphasis mine.
Hello karenkay,
Thanks for booking your flight on Orbitz. This purchase is subject to our
Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
just got the following email from orbitz. emphasis mine.
Hello karenkay,
Thanks for booking your flight on Orbitz. This purchase is subject to our
Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
May 7, 2007 | 12:50 pm
#1017
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: xLAS
Posts: 1,362
looks like i got to this 5 minutes too late.
orbitz now gives: "We're sorry. Due to changes in airline availability, the fare for your selected trip is no longer available. We have adjusted the fares for all affected flights. The fare for your selected trip is now $ 9706 total. See below. (Message 1048)"
ua.com gives: "Were sorry, but the price originally quoted for your selected itinerary is not available due to a change in fare availability or a processing error. The lowest available fare is displayed below(Message 7085). "
the price changed as i was trying to book...
orbitz now gives: "We're sorry. Due to changes in airline availability, the fare for your selected trip is no longer available. We have adjusted the fares for all affected flights. The fare for your selected trip is now $ 9706 total. See below. (Message 1048)"
ua.com gives: "Were sorry, but the price originally quoted for your selected itinerary is not available due to a change in fare availability or a processing error. The lowest available fare is displayed below(Message 7085). "
the price changed as i was trying to book...
May 7, 2007 | 12:51 pm
#1018
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New York, London, Sydney
Programs: United GS/2MM, DL*P, VS*G, AA*EXP, Avis CHM, Hertz Platinum, Sixt*D, HH*D, HGP*P, Starwood*P
Posts: 9,877
in my case, it's showing on my itineraries as confirmed, but i'm unable to upgrade online.
just got the following email from orbitz. emphasis mine.
Hello karenkay,
Thanks for booking your flight on Orbitz. This purchase is subject to our
Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/conten.../privacy05.jsp )
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/content/legal/terms05.jsp )
THIS RESERVATION REQUEST HAS BEEN SENT TO THE AIRLINE(S). FINAL PURCHASE IS
PENDING UNTIL WE RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM THE AIRLINE(S). ONCE THAT
CONFIRMATION IS RECEIVED, WE WILL ISSUE THE TICKET(S), AND SEND A "TRAVEL
DOCUMENT" E-MAIL INCLUDING TRIP DETAILS AND TICKET NUMBER(S) WITHIN 24 HOURS.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU CANNOT USE THIS DOCUMENT TO PASS THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
BECAUSE IT DOES NOT CONTAIN YOUR TICKET NUMBER(S).
Please review your flight information as it appears below. Your Orbitz record
locator is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
TICKET INFORMATION
**********************
Passenger(s): KARENKAYMRKAY
Orbitz record locator: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
United Airlines record locator: XXXXXXX
Thai Airways record locator: XXXXXX
Airline ticket number(s): Pending confirmation from the airline(s)
Ticket type requested: electronic (e-ticket)
Base Fare: $2,625.15 USD
Taxes: $328.33 USD
Service fee: $21.98
Total trip cost: $2,953.48 USD
just got the following email from orbitz. emphasis mine.
Hello karenkay,
Thanks for booking your flight on Orbitz. This purchase is subject to our
Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/conten.../privacy05.jsp )
( http://www.orbitz.com/pagedef/content/legal/terms05.jsp )
THIS RESERVATION REQUEST HAS BEEN SENT TO THE AIRLINE(S). FINAL PURCHASE IS
PENDING UNTIL WE RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM THE AIRLINE(S). ONCE THAT
CONFIRMATION IS RECEIVED, WE WILL ISSUE THE TICKET(S), AND SEND A "TRAVEL
DOCUMENT" E-MAIL INCLUDING TRIP DETAILS AND TICKET NUMBER(S) WITHIN 24 HOURS.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU CANNOT USE THIS DOCUMENT TO PASS THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY
BECAUSE IT DOES NOT CONTAIN YOUR TICKET NUMBER(S).
Please review your flight information as it appears below. Your Orbitz record
locator is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
TICKET INFORMATION
**********************
Passenger(s): KARENKAYMRKAY
Orbitz record locator: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
United Airlines record locator: XXXXXXX
Thai Airways record locator: XXXXXX
Airline ticket number(s): Pending confirmation from the airline(s)
Ticket type requested: electronic (e-ticket)
Base Fare: $2,625.15 USD
Taxes: $328.33 USD
Service fee: $21.98
Total trip cost: $2,953.48 USD
I LOVE easy questions. No ticket number = can't upgrade yet. You'll get another e-mail from Orbitz in a little while with your "Trip Document" and then you'll be able to upgrade through .bomb with no probs.
May 7, 2007 | 12:51 pm
#1019
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,444
Queenstown is nestled in the mountains. It is autumn so that means anything goes. Could be nice, sunny and mild (say 22C or low 70sF) or wet and cold with snow on the tops (unlikely in the town itself but not impossible) (say 5C or about 40F). Could be both on the same day. Most likely is fine or isolated showers and mid to high teens C, low 60s F.