So I have been searching flights on Orbitz, the one I want came up for a price of $1,383.09. I clicked on it just to see what the next step would be and got a different price of $1,118.67. I rechecked a few different times this weekend for the same flight as I thought it was just a glitch. But the price kept changing to the lower price. So I guess you need to click on the price and see what you get with Orbitz because it could be a much better deal.
Posted by
Bainbridge Island
3148 posts
Were you able to buy it at the lower price?
Posted by
Washington DC Region, USA
7050 posts
Orbitz is pulling info from a centralized reservation system - there may simply be a lag between what it's reporting and the "real time" price. Sometimes the opposite will happen...you'll pull up a low price only to discover it's not available anymore because it went up.
Posted by
OP
California
1625 posts
Yes I was able to purchase at the lower price no problem. Just thought it was weird and lesson learned.
Posted by
CA, USA
1152 posts
Did you buy from Orbitz or from the airline directly?
Posted by
OP
California
1625 posts
@John-purchased from Orbitz. I usually never purchase from a 3rd pty but I could not get all all three legs or the price on the airline website. Once purchased I went to the airline website with my confirmation and my flights were all there and I was able to call and pick my seats. So far so good.
Posted by
US
391 posts
When the price of an airfare changes frequently as described by OP, I would book it (with an airline, or with Orbitz, etc. ). If the price should drop within 24 hours, I would cancel and rebook without any penalties.
Posted by
OP
California
1625 posts
Stay-I would do that if it was over $50.00 otherwise it seems like too much of a bother. Plus how often are you going to do that? Every time the price changes? I just book it and move on.