Why does website show different fares to different people? (based on status)
May 11, 2024, 6:05 pm
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Why does website show different fares to different people? (based on status)
Ive been in a discussion with a gentleman on another site re award seats on international flights. Europe in particular.
I commented on the outrageous jump in miles need for a saved Business Class on UA metal.
hecssid he sees them for 80k. The lowest Im seeing is 155 for a one stop through EWR or ORD. HE Posted a screen shot.
For that exact flight, I show 115k.
Then I asked him to look at Nov 28 CDG to IAH.
He posted this :
At virtually the same time, I see this. (Bad picture from laptop)
His is showing cardmember price though he says he holds no cards. I AM a card member.
Why is the website offering him much better deals on award seats?
I commented on the outrageous jump in miles need for a saved Business Class on UA metal.
hecssid he sees them for 80k. The lowest Im seeing is 155 for a one stop through EWR or ORD. HE Posted a screen shot.
For that exact flight, I show 115k.
Then I asked him to look at Nov 28 CDG to IAH.
He posted this :
At virtually the same time, I see this. (Bad picture from laptop)
His is showing cardmember price though he says he holds no cards. I AM a card member.
Why is the website offering him much better deals on award seats?
May 11, 2024, 6:44 pm
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May 11, 2024, 6:47 pm
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Only higher elites see business IN -- what is call business saver
I see the 80K also
Noted it is also mixed cabin and the domestic legs are in economy
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 11, 2024 at 6:58 pm
May 11, 2024, 9:48 pm
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