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Apr 10, 2008 | 3:45 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Few weeks ago i've found through kayak a cheaper rate on reservetravel. i booked, put a claim and was denied. I went to reserve travel to see if the rate is there and it was not! I checked through kayak again and it was there. Some kind of special deal for kayak? Then i have emailed them how to find this rate through kayak, sent screenshot and was approved.
Apr 10, 2008 | 3:57 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AGR, PC, HH no status as I stopped paying for travel
Posts: 1,454
screen shot
I do power point presentations utilizing the screenshots and point to the pertinent parts then they have all been approved.
btw my next trip I am paying for one night out of 8 the rest are brg, the night I pay for is in Denver so if anyone has an idea for Denver .....
btw my next trip I am paying for one night out of 8 the rest are brg, the night I pay for is in Denver so if anyone has an idea for Denver .....
Last edited by darben; Apr 10, 2008 at 3:58 pm Reason: spelling
Apr 10, 2008 | 5:12 pm
#18
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Location: YYC
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Few weeks ago i've found through kayak a cheaper rate on reservetravel. i booked, put a claim and was denied. I went to reserve travel to see if the rate is there and it was not! I checked through kayak again and it was there. Some kind of special deal for kayak? Then i have emailed them how to find this rate through kayak, sent screenshot and was approved.
Apr 10, 2008 | 5:13 pm
#19
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I haven't seen a BRG opportunity in Denver in a long time.
Apr 10, 2008 | 8:55 pm
#20
formerly known as Frugal Travel Guy
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Greenville, SC
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You Made Fatwallet Today
The BRG blog got a mention today on FW. That will increase your visitor count.
Congrats
Congrats
Apr 12, 2008 | 8:00 pm
#22
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No, don't be worried.
This can happen sometimes when the hotel "takes control" of the reservation. It's usually just a way for the hotel to put you ina "special case" category on their end.
If you have the Triprewards' confirmation email (from the claims department) you are set. If you call the hotel itself, they'll be able to confirm your stay for you. If you want another email confirmation (or if you need to cancel for whatever reason) call Days Inn Customer Service (not Triprewards) and they will be able to provide you that.
This has happened to me at least 10 times, and I've checked in/out successfully in all cases. So worry not!
This can happen sometimes when the hotel "takes control" of the reservation. It's usually just a way for the hotel to put you ina "special case" category on their end.
If you have the Triprewards' confirmation email (from the claims department) you are set. If you call the hotel itself, they'll be able to confirm your stay for you. If you want another email confirmation (or if you need to cancel for whatever reason) call Days Inn Customer Service (not Triprewards) and they will be able to provide you that.
This has happened to me at least 10 times, and I've checked in/out successfully in all cases. So worry not!
Apr 14, 2008 | 1:48 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: PC Pl, UA 1K, CC Gl
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DID YOU EVER GOT SUCH RESPONCE?
The Guarantee applies only to published rates available to the general
public. This excludes private rates, packaged rates, rates involving a
prepaid voucher program, hotel rooms sold as part of a travel package,
corporate discount rates, group rates, meeting rates, any rates
requiring membership in a club such as AAA rates or AARP rates, affinity
program, or other organization where the rates are targeted toward a
specific group of individuals and not intended for the general public.
The rate you are viewing on Skoosh.com is a prepaid voucher rate. The
voucher is required upon check in to obtain your reservation. This
information is listed on the final booking page.
public. This excludes private rates, packaged rates, rates involving a
prepaid voucher program, hotel rooms sold as part of a travel package,
corporate discount rates, group rates, meeting rates, any rates
requiring membership in a club such as AAA rates or AARP rates, affinity
program, or other organization where the rates are targeted toward a
specific group of individuals and not intended for the general public.
The rate you are viewing on Skoosh.com is a prepaid voucher rate. The
voucher is required upon check in to obtain your reservation. This
information is listed on the final booking page.
Apr 14, 2008 | 2:06 pm
#24
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Yes, Skoosh.com is NOT a valid site for BRGs as it uses prepaid vouchers that you must print off and bring to the hotel. This goes against Triprewards BRG Terms and conditions.
If you are wondering more about Skoosh, there is lengthy talk about it and why exactly it will not work for you, on my blog. Also, there is quite a few articles about how to form proper claims and ensure they get approved each time.
http://bestrateguarantee.blogspot.com
Google search for "Skoosh" on the blog.
If you are wondering more about Skoosh, there is lengthy talk about it and why exactly it will not work for you, on my blog. Also, there is quite a few articles about how to form proper claims and ensure they get approved each time.
http://bestrateguarantee.blogspot.com
Google search for "Skoosh" on the blog.
Apr 14, 2008 | 6:28 pm
#25
Join Date: Jan 2007
Programs: PC Pl, UA 1K, CC Gl
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Thanks a lot!
Apr 15, 2008 | 2:52 pm
#26
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Thank you for providing these PDF's from ReserveTravel.com. I am
showing the rate of $152.10 plus taxes is a Buy Now Advance Purchase
rate. This rate cannot be compared to the rate you booked as it is
prepaid and non-cancellable, and the rate you booked isn't prepaid and
can be cancelled up to 4:00 PM on the day of arrival without penalty. I
apologize for this inconvenience.
showing the rate of $152.10 plus taxes is a Buy Now Advance Purchase
rate. This rate cannot be compared to the rate you booked as it is
prepaid and non-cancellable, and the rate you booked isn't prepaid and
can be cancelled up to 4:00 PM on the day of arrival without penalty. I
apologize for this inconvenience.
Apr 15, 2008 | 3:45 pm
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Apr 15, 2008 | 4:02 pm
#28
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Apr 15, 2008 | 4:06 pm
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Apr 15, 2008 | 4:23 pm
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