DING! is DEAD! (Long live DING!)
May 19, 2016, 10:25 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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DING! is DEAD! (Long live DING!)
I happened to notice that WN finally has removed references to DING! from email confirmations, and the download link now redirects to this FAQ page:
Sadly, this is another reminder that the days of great low last-minute fares are definitely over. 
What Happened to DING!?
DING! is now retired but you can still stay on top of our best deals on flights, hotel stays, car rentals, vacation packages, and more when you sign up for our weekly Click ‘N Save emails.
DING! is now retired but you can still stay on top of our best deals on flights, hotel stays, car rentals, vacation packages, and more when you sign up for our weekly Click ‘N Save emails.
May 20, 2016, 12:06 am
#2
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Central Texas
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Except that DING! was almost never a last minute fare tool. To wit:
Appreciate the news of the official demise of DING!, nonetheless.
Appreciate the news of the official demise of DING!, nonetheless.
Last edited by ftnoob; May 20, 2016 at 12:11 am
May 21, 2016, 11:32 pm
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I happened to notice that WN finally has removed references to DING! from email confirmations, and the download link now redirects to this FAQ page:
Sadly, this is another reminder that the days of great low last-minute fares are definitely over.
Sadly, this is another reminder that the days of great low last-minute fares are definitely over.
WN is now in most cities higher than others. Especially for last minute fares where two days out are often several times higher. Sometimes with WN flights flying out way below break even and others getting the pax.
I see no reason why the highest WGA fare sold shouldn't be maintained until departure. Sure they can argue BS/Anytime fares could refare down but as the flight fills WGA gets within spitting distance of Anytime.
Instead they seem to be steering short notice biz and sudden need travelers to other airlines.
Have a friend that had to travel on the death of his Mother. He found DL fares MUCH cheaper than the directs on WN.
