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how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 12:59
by narikin
anyone know how to book a Premium Economy seat on the major sites - like Orbitz or Expedia?

I know how to see EC and UC tickets, but can't figure out what the designation is for finding PE fares on these sites.

thanks

Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 13:03
by narikin
sorry to add: I am in the USA, and was looking for a US based site. I know Expedia UK has the option.

Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 13:19
by tontybear
On uk expedia there is a drop down pick box and you select premium economy from that. I usually do it after the generic economy search. You can also do it from the advanced search on the front screen

Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 13:49
by cooperman
tontybear wrote:On uk expedia there is a drop down pick box and you select premium economy from that. I usually do it after the generic economy search. You can also do it from the advanced search on the front screen

As Tonty says...see this example, the Vs and PE options are from the drop down menu.

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Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 21:19
by JCBR
Is there any advantage booking via expedia than directly with the VS site ?
VS do say they will match any online price.

Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 21:24
by narikin
I have sometimes found tickets cheaper on Orbitz than on VS site. Never knew they matched it, I just took up the Orbitz flights.
Once was UC even, about $450 less than VS, if memory serves. (which it doesn't always these days)

Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 21:35
by tontybear
JCBR wrote:Is there any advantage booking via expedia than directly with the VS site ?
VS do say they will match any online price.


No credit card fees on Expedia which is a big incentive !

There was a thread recently on the price match offer and it is quite restricted such as you need to claim by midnight of the day you bought the ticket etc.

Consensus was just to buy the cheapest and save the hassle and maby VS will get the message about the 1.5% credit/debit card fee.

Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 21:42
by Roxy-Popsy
Plus, for UK at least, book Expedia, lastminute etc thru the VA shopping site to gain extra miles & you can get Nectar points too. ;)

Can really make a sweet deal at times. y)

R-P

Re: how do you book PE on Orbitz/Expedia?

PostPosted: 27 May 2011, 21:48
by tontybear
I thought you couldn't get the bonus shopping miles for booking flights with expedia via the VS shopping link.

You do still get the double miles if you use VS Amex though