Sep 13, 2013, 12:40 pm
12 September 2013 UA $0 Mistake Fares (UA Honoring Ticketed Itineraries)
Sep 12, 2013, 12:12 pm
#1
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12 September 2013 UA $0 Mistake Fares (UA Honoring Ticketed Itineraries)
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Sep 12, 2013, 12:15 pm
#2
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Howdy guys... I was booking a UA open jaw domestic trip for a friend today, and fare searches returned results with the total cost being $15 US Dollars (actual fare zero, 9/11 fee of 7.50 for each ticket)... I figured it had to be a glitch, but when I searched again, the same results appeared... as these were the flights my friend needed, I proceeded to purchase them, and my card was charged the $15 price for the tickets.
After about 20 minutes the reservation was e-ticketed and confirmed, and I used regional upgrades to upgrade the outbound leg to first class. Ive booked literally hundreds of UA fares, and never had this happen... how is it possible? Anyone ever seen this before?
After about 20 minutes the reservation was e-ticketed and confirmed, and I used regional upgrades to upgrade the outbound leg to first class. Ive booked literally hundreds of UA fares, and never had this happen... how is it possible? Anyone ever seen this before?
Sep 12, 2013, 12:19 pm
#3
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This will be revoked
This fare will be revoked. It would be best to call and get the real fare. You will lose your flights.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:19 pm
#4
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You sure you want to be posting this here? 
UA.com does give out free "gifts" from time to time...best to keep it to yourself.
UA.com does give out free "gifts" from time to time...best to keep it to yourself.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:21 pm
#5
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I think UA has caught on...UA-NYC is correct. Keep these to yourself.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:22 pm
#6
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Looks like it has been detected. I successfully booked a ticket at 10 dollars (all for taxes). Then got error message when tried to select return flight when I tried to purchase another ticket at the same price.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:23 pm
#7
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I just bought RT to ANC from BDL for $10.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:26 pm
#8
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Can't book anything now. Get error message for any itinerary. Either rez system crashed or they
shut it down to correct the glitch. Got 3 $10 RTs before the party ended. ^
shut it down to correct the glitch. Got 3 $10 RTs before the party ended. ^
Sep 12, 2013, 12:27 pm
#9
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--Insert PQD jokes here--
But wow--this was my first place to check once I started getting called over to people's desks a few minutes ago. Someone here did a daily check for fares and stumbled upon it.
But wow--this was my first place to check once I started getting called over to people's desks a few minutes ago. Someone here did a daily check for fares and stumbled upon it.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:29 pm
#10
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This is all over the MR forum, where this thread should sit.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:29 pm
#11
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No way they're going to honor this one.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:32 pm
#12
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Yeah UA shut everything down. There were $5-10 flights from SFO/SJC to anywhere this weekend.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:32 pm
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Sep 12, 2013, 12:34 pm
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I got a $10 RT fare quoted a few minutes ago. Tried to buy it, but got an error message. Now I'm getting error message on whatever browser or itinerary I try.
Sep 12, 2013, 12:37 pm
#15
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Just tried a flight search from IAD to several cities. Got a message that no flights were available for the dates (October).... I am guessing they took their reservations system down.