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booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 10:01
by contractor
Hi, does anyone have a link to the old booking page where one could select the booking class? I'm trying to look for S fares.

Thanks.

/C

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 10:27
by contractor
don't worry, found it at
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/fr ... /index.jsp
(select money fares and another input field appears)

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 10:43
by marshy11
Does that still work?

I use the ITS Matrix and input the fare code, for example for m:

VS / f bc=m

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 14:58
by gumshoe
No, that feature still doesn't work.

It LOOKS like it does, as it lets you select your fare code, but try selecting an S and the fare it comes back with is a K.

You'll either have to call FC or, as mentioned previously, use ITA Matrix if you can.

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 16:46
by dickydotcom
marshy11 wrote:Does that still work?

I use the ITS Matrix and input the fare code, for example for m:

VS / f bc=m


Well, I've just spend an enjoyable hour learning about ITA matrix here.
http://travelcodex.com/2012/01/introduc ... using-ita/
It may seem a bit daunting at first but is reasonable easy to follow.
Dick D

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 19:23
by property1925
I just call FC and ask for an S fare. If the agent is on the ball - they usually are - they will ask you if you want to check for a G upgrade there and then

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 20:08
by Silver Fox
dickydotcom wrote:
marshy11 wrote:Does that still work?

I use the ITS Matrix and input the fare code, for example for m:

VS / f bc=m


Well, I've just spend an enjoyable hour learning about ITA matrix here.
http://travelcodex.com/2012/01/introduc ... using-ita/
It may seem a bit daunting at first but is reasonable easy to follow.
Dick D


Thanks for that, you reminded me that I need to bookmark it.

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 24 Jan 2015, 21:55
by marshy11
Sorry for the ipad typo. ITA, not ITS or even ITV!

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 25 Jan 2015, 00:19
by ultreen1
I can't get to grips with the ITV, ITS or ITA matrix ;)...thanks to DD for putting that link up. I'll have a read in the morning after the Chardonnay has worn off!!!

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 25 Jan 2015, 09:16
by marshy11
Darren,

I just go to https://matrix.itasoftware.com and put the departure, arrival airports and dates in. Then hit the advanced routing link. Add in the little code I put above (obviously change the m if you want a different bucket) and hey presto.

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This comes up:

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Hit the 'details' tab on the far right and it gives the full info for the flight.

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Sorry if the images aren't too clear but I had to keep reducing them down to fit.

Re: booking an S fare

PostPosted: 25 Jan 2015, 16:09
by contractor
gumshoe wrote:No, that feature still doesn't work.

It LOOKS like it does, as it lets you select your fare code, but try selecting an S and the fare it comes back with is a K.

You'll either have to call FC or, as mentioned previously, use ITA Matrix if you can.


this one works
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/bo ... /index.jsp
make sure you select flexible fares for S