Jun 4, 2014, 6:07 pm
Last edit by: TWA884
ITA Matrix Search: http://matrix.itasoftware.com
You can sometimes see flights, fares and detailed fare rules that may not be reflected on an airline's website. Please read the thread for some tips and tricks, screen shots, etc.
A related thread, ITA-Matrix-PowerTools - Userscript for Orbitz/DL/UA/AA/BA/CZ/IB/LA/LH/LX/TK, discusses a user script which is maintained by fellow flyertalk members to enhance the already powerful Matrix of ITA Software by providing new features and booking links.
Additional details and tips on the use of ITA's advanced routing code feature can be found in the following long-standing Mileage Run Discussion threads:
You can sometimes see flights, fares and detailed fare rules that may not be reflected on an airline's website. Please read the thread for some tips and tricks, screen shots, etc.
A related thread, ITA-Matrix-PowerTools - Userscript for Orbitz/DL/UA/AA/BA/CZ/IB/LA/LH/LX/TK, discusses a user script which is maintained by fellow flyertalk members to enhance the already powerful Matrix of ITA Software by providing new features and booking links.
Additional details and tips on the use of ITA's advanced routing code feature can be found in the following long-standing Mileage Run Discussion threads:
ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search Consolidated Information and Help Thread
Jul 15, 2012, 10:55 am
#76
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Honors Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 406
No one can help me here? I am surprised.
Maybe I should simply my questions:
1. Can I assume that all tickets found on ITA are correct and can be ticketed?
2. I am not finding a fare found on ITA on Orbitz. Is there a way to force it/find it that is simple?
Thanks,
Maybe I should simply my questions:
1. Can I assume that all tickets found on ITA are correct and can be ticketed?
2. I am not finding a fare found on ITA on Orbitz. Is there a way to force it/find it that is simple?
Thanks,
Jul 16, 2012, 6:38 pm
#77
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 374
Why ITA find me fares 365 days in advance but Airline says they cannot book it?
I looked for the answer and didn't found it.
Found on ITA a flight i want to do next year end of June, returning in July. ITA gives me the price and everything but when i call JJ they say i only can book 330 days in advance.
Anyone know how to avoid this, or why ITA validates the fares?
TIA
Found on ITA a flight i want to do next year end of June, returning in July. ITA gives me the price and everything but when i call JJ they say i only can book 330 days in advance.
Anyone know how to avoid this, or why ITA validates the fares?
TIA
Jul 18, 2012, 3:37 am
#80
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,439
ITA Matrix
Is it just me, or is ITA not showing the best offer? I'm constantly seeing options available on other online booking sites that are better than what I can get on ITA, even if I force connections or flight numbers. Does anyone have any advice here?
Thanks
Thanks
Jul 18, 2012, 4:11 am
#81
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TLV now - formerly LAS
Programs: King of Rental Cars, BA Gold, Virgin Gold, AA MM Gold, A3 Gold, SK Gold, Hotel SuperElite
Posts: 7,356
I believe this may be posted in the wrong forum. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milea...rums-work.html
As for the validity of your statement, ymmv. ITA is but one tool in the MRs pocket.
As for the validity of your statement, ymmv. ITA is but one tool in the MRs pocket.
Jul 18, 2012, 7:42 am
#85
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 25K only, he said through tears from the back of the aircraft...
Posts: 563
Matrix provides good results, not perfect. Its goal (especially since the Google acquisition) is good results quickly, and it does that very well.
Try adding more filters to help it along. For example, rather than search YYZ-LAS, I think about what airline or routing I'd like or is often cheaper, and I add those instructions: "UA ORD UA" (or whatever). Then I often get different prices because it has less searching to do and get better results in the same time.
YMMV of course.
Try adding more filters to help it along. For example, rather than search YYZ-LAS, I think about what airline or routing I'd like or is often cheaper, and I add those instructions: "UA ORD UA" (or whatever). Then I often get different prices because it has less searching to do and get better results in the same time.
YMMV of course.
Jul 18, 2012, 8:24 am
#86
formerly known as felinaar
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat, AA Gold, AS MVPG, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 612
I agree with c_9. I think the quality of results has decreased noticeably since the Google acquisition. In particular, I often see results that violate fare rules such as connections > 4 hours. ITA does time out after a certain time, and narrowing your initial query is important to prevent this from happening.
Jul 18, 2012, 9:30 am
#87
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC 25K only, he said through tears from the back of the aircraft...
Posts: 563
I agree with c_9. I think the quality of results has decreased noticeably since the Google acquisition. In particular, I often see results that violate fare rules such as connections > 4 hours. ITA does time out after a certain time, and narrowing your initial query is important to prevent this from happening.
Jul 18, 2012, 11:29 pm
#88
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton GLD, Marriott Plat, NEXUS/GE
Posts: 2,872
I agree with c_9. I think the quality of results has decreased noticeably since the Google acquisition. In particular, I often see results that violate fare rules such as connections > 4 hours. ITA does time out after a certain time, and narrowing your initial query is important to prevent this from happening.
Jul 19, 2012, 2:57 pm
#90
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Honors Gold, National Executive Elite
Posts: 406
I am looking to go for any weeks between Oct 27 and Dec 7, 2012
I was working with the week starting Oct 27 and Nov 3 when I found the routing mentioned above.
I was working with into NRT and out of HND (just for flights times). Truth is I could probably go anywhere in Japan and just work my schedule based on the flights that I found
I was working with the week starting Oct 27 and Nov 3 when I found the routing mentioned above.
I was working with into NRT and out of HND (just for flights times). Truth is I could probably go anywhere in Japan and just work my schedule based on the flights that I found
