Speeding Wheels Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Looking to get the best possible fare from DTW to ABQ traveling 6/28 - 6/30. Current fares look like this: Base: $248Taxes/Fees: $41.30Total: $289.30My question is this...When bidding via Priceline do I look at 40% off the TOTAL or the BASE?I do realize that rebids are essentially unlimited so I could start at basically any number, but I'd like to be as effiecient as possible while still getting the best price I can. Once my strategy is set I will happily use the links on the top of the page for both my air and hotel stay. Just need a tip or two on how to approach the airfare before I begin. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 You won't get a discount on the taxes, so you should base your discount from the base fare.You are aware that you could receive a late departure on 6/28 and an early return on 6/30, which would leave you a short time in Detroit?Thanks for using the PRICELINE links on the board to begin your bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Speeding Wheels Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thanks for the reply. I only need to be in ABQ on the 29th... so if that scenario does happen it's fine with me. Safer to fly in a day early when using Priceline... I learned that lesson loooooooooong ago! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Great... just making sure you were aware.Good luck and keep us updated on the PRICELINE bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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