2pi Posted November 15, 2003 Report Posted November 15, 2003 After many unsuccesful bids in San Francisco USE, USW, and SOMA for less than $60 for a 3*, I added the airport and got it in the first bid for $31. Minimum published "guaranteed " rate is $99 (Sheraton web site). Sheraton San Francisco Airport Check-In Date: Thursday, December 18, 2003 Check-Out Date: Friday, December 19, 2003 Subtotal: $31.00 Taxes andService Fees: $10.20 Total Charges: $41.20 San Francisco Airport (SFO)600 Airport Blvd Burlingame, California 94010 650-340-8500WebsitePS: I notice that PL sometimes gives you an answer right away while other times it will take a while (same for either positive or negative answers). Can we use this as an indicative that we've been bidding right on the edge?
thereuare Posted November 15, 2003 Report Posted November 15, 2003 Thanks for the post.I wouldn't read into the immediate answer vs. "we'll have an answer for you within 15 minutes". Up until about 6 months ago there was always a 15 minute wait, then they updated the system to give answers while you wait (which is a BIG improvement i might add). Sometimes the system reverts back to its old ways.The entire process is automated, so i imagine that if there is a bottleneck anywhere in the system it automatically reverts back to the old message of waiting 15 minutes. This bottleneck could be due to any number of reasons including high volume, one of their servers rebooting, lag in accessing their (Worldspan) reservation system, etc. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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