Flight centre vs Skyscanner online.

[MEL_Traveller]

That's what I'm doing to make that one way from Berlin to rovaniemi I use skyscanner and I see a finnair that gets me to rovaniemi at 22:00 and you say to use the link you said ? What different does it make. Finnair website for this one way is quoting me a expensive price. So since I do that how can all this be a one same reference number. First I'm doing the long haul flight payments via finnair website . Then I go to skyscanner to get that cheap 800 dollars finnair flight to rovaniemi but doing this payment via skiddoo website becusse if found me t be cheapest price. Now saying all this how could one think you get one reference number ? Both things are paid different not all into the same time.

You will have two separate reference numbers for this.

One reference number for each booking.

This is absolutely not an issue. The only thing this will mean is that you have to enter each number separately to book your seat selection.

At the airport it will make no difference. The check-in won't even ask for you reference number, they'll only ask 'where are you flying to today?' and possibly, 'what time are you leaving?'.

The computer will have all your details, so nothing for you to worry about.

 

[Mattg]

That's what I'm doing to make that one way from Berlin to rovaniemi I use skyscanner and I see a finnair that gets me to rovaniemi at 22:00 and you say to use the link you said ? What different does it make. Finnair website for this one way is quoting me a expensive price. So since I do that how can all this be a one same reference number. First I'm doing the long haul flight payments via finnair website . Then I go to skyscanner to get that cheap 800 dollars finnair flight to rovaniemi but doing this payment via skiddoo website becusse if found me t be cheapest price. Now saying all this how could one think you get one reference number ? Both things are paid different not all into the same time.

Remember I am doing like you have stated via finnair website I do the long haul flights pay for it and receive t be reference number . Then 30minutes later I go to a site call skyscanner and search that Berlin to rovaniemi. I found one all by finnair for just 800.00 if I book this via skiddoo website. And pay for that and receive a reference number for that flight that I am paying for. How could you still say it's all in one reference number when it is not all paid st the same time in one transaction ?

One ref number for the long-haul flights. Another reference number for Berlin-Rovaniemi. Two in total.

 

[barbra]

You will have two separate reference numbers for this.

One reference number for each booking.

This is absolutely not an issue. The only thing this will mean is that you have to enter each number separately to book your seat selection.

At the airport it will make no difference. The check-in won't even ask for you reference number, they'll only ask 'where are you flying to today?' and possibly, 'what time are you leaving?'.

The computer will have all your details, so nothing for you to worry about.

Thank you traveler. Please forgive me mattg but I think that's where you miss understood me or you where wrong this time.

It's obvious. I'm paying different times. I pay the full fare via finnair website for the long haul flights Brisbane to Berlin and the rovaniemi to Brisbane. Then once I paid that I am expected to get a reference for this booking obviously. Then 30minutes later I search on skyscanner for the Berlin to rovaniemi. It finds me one for around 800.00 dollars gets me to rovaniemi at 10pm this is by searching on skyscanner that finds me that price via skiddoo website it is all finnair flights Berlin to Helsinki and to rovaniemi. I pay this one way via skiddoo and pay for it and obviously I am again expected to receive a reference number for this. It won't just be one reference for all this full travel because I'm paying separated ticket for the inbound. Paying ddifferent payments means that . Just because I pay for the full long haul flights directly via finnair website does not men's the next payment for the one way to rovaniemi the inbound ticket has to be the same reference.. finnair will only think you are doing individual bookings and each individual bookings require its reference number. Now of you believe I'm wrong please explain the reason why. Of course u will get one reference number of I was to combine this full travel into one transaction payments obviously. And does not matter if all my flights are only finnair. All of the inbound and long haul flights are finnair which is good I suppose. So thanks to traveler for understanding me. Just wanted to let people know this and I'm not a professional in all this and see how easy I figured this one quickly by guessing. It be nice to.combine it all but it cost too much do the inbound ticket has to be separated. Once I have it all done it may not feel it so no separate ticket but it is only that one way to rovaniemi. Now if I've made a mistake with this before I book it today let me know.



The only reason why I said since I might get the 2 doferent preference. What happens if I phone finnair to check my booking is correct.. Will they now I have all those flights under my name or they won't no the inbound one unless I tell them because they might only see just one reference number ? That's what I want to know. Thank you

 

[coles525]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

I can't continue without commenting.

I'm going overseas during the year, more then 1 country.

There WILL BE more then 1 ticket/boarding passes that HAVE BEEN already paid for separately.

Melb - Syd = single ticket

Syd - Singapore (part of long trip/multi tickets)

Singapore - elsewhere

Fast forward...

Seperate internal flights in South africa.

Seperate internal flights in america.

Another separate flight from Syd back to Melb, which hasn't even been booked yet..

WE ARE NOT STRESSED!

WE HAVE PAID FOR MANY MANY SEPERATE FLIGHTS!

I can't say it any other way!

You WILL be departing on all flights you book seperately, as well as any connecting flights.

 

[Boca68]

The only reason why I said since I might get the 2 doferent preference. What happens if I phone finnair to check my booking is correct.. Will they now I have all those flights under my name or they won't no the inbound one unless I tell them because they might only see just one reference number ? That's what I want to know. Thank you

Barbra, the reference number you will recieve will be universal. You can use the website https://www.checkmytrip.com with the reference number and it will correspond. The airlines use the same system. Its called Amadeus. Travel agents, don't necessarily use it that well.

So if you call Finnair, the reference number of the ticket is the same for them.

Now it is your time to book, don't think anyone here could help you much more? as long as you are happy with the price and timing, not sure what else we can do.

 

[Boca68]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

I can't continue without commenting.

Yes you could! At least without Caps!

Or at least you could comment in a constructive way. Agreed , this is unusual. But does not warrant illtempered remarks.

And also a special mention to some of the other 'regular' members who have made facetious comments..... Pull your head in! to use an oft used expression.

 

[love_the_life]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

I think the issue is that the question has gone on for 10 pages. Suggestions have been made but seem to be turned down. If the OP is so keen to have one PNR for the whole trip then fine, they will end up paying extra, their choice but no point in them then saying that the prices are too expensive. In the past when I did use a TA to book flights I remember them saying that I could get a much better price booking short haul intra Europe flights myself then them trying to do an add on.

 

[mannej]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Yes you could! At least without Caps!

Or at least you could comment in a constructive way. Agreed , this is unusual. But does not warrant illtempered remarks.

And also a special mention to some of the other 'regular' members who have made facetious comments..... Pull your head in! to use an oft used expression.

I'm sorry but that's a tad harsh. The OP has repeated the same line of question over ~100 posts now, and will not accept perfectly valid answers from those who are knowledgable on the questions being asked. At what point does it become frustrating? IMHO the thread is well past that point and whilst the conversation is relatively civil I am not surprised there have been a couple of frustrated response.

 

[barbra]

Barbra, the reference number you will recieve will be universal. You can use the website https://www.checkmytrip.com with the reference number and it will correspond. The airlines use the same system. Its called Amadeus. Travel agents, don't necessarily use it that well.

So if you call Finnair, the reference number of the ticket is the same for them.

Now it is your time to book, don't think anyone here could help you much more? as long as you are happy with the price and timing, not sure what else we can do.

Great thanks for understanding Boca. No worries there I'll take your word on that. Will Dee. And yes I'm going to buy the tickets and to save up it has to be just that one separate one way to Finland. I hope I'm going to do everything fine and looking at the Times and dates correctly. One small mistake can lead me issues changing things later. It seems all my flights will be finnair which is good.

Any chance that the luggage will go straight to rovaniemi for the separate ticket which is Berlin to Helsinki and Helsinki to rovaniemi all both finnair flights paid for both in one transaction using skidoo which cost 800.00 for 2 people. ? If I do this one via finnair website just for the inbound it shows it cost over 1500 or more dollars. The actual long haul flights will be paid via finnair website. The inbound ticket I. skidoo and yes all finnair . Aniwsy s it seems 5hours wait at airport I'll have to figuire out if its possible to use the business lounge... But I keep tho king that is for businesses class I think.

 

[Deleted member]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Well, Barbra, you must be fast closing in on the 1000 posts club

 

[Peter D]

With a five hours at Helsinki airport I would just get on the Train to Helsinki. Forget finding a lounge.
About 25 minutes trains every 10 minutes.
Most of the city centre is an easy walk from the station. Have lunch, walk round and see some of the sights. Then back to the airport.

I think the luggage at Helsinki has already been answered. Even if it wasn't checked thorough they will tell you. it is no big deal to collect it and walk over to the check in desk and send on it's way.

 

[barbra]

With a five hours at Helsinki airport I would just get on the Train to Helsinki. Forget finding a lounge.
About 25 minutes trains every 10 minutes.
Most of the city centre is an easy walk from the station. Have lunch, walk round and see some of the sights. Then back to the airport.

I think the luggage at Helsinki has already been answered. Even if it wasn't checked thorough they will tell you. it is no big deal to collect it and walk over to the check in desk and send on it's way.

I understood. It may not be a big deal. It's not as if you must tell them where u just came from and proof things in order to collect bags. Only worry is what if they dont aloud me back in check in when i have a flight to catch. Anyhow all good i have a rough feeling my luggage will go straight to rovaniemi only because this inbound separated ticket is finnair from berlin to helsinki wait 5 hours and then hop on another finnair again on my way to rovaniemi. All this is one payment not double payments. There for i presume it goes straight to rovaniemi. Will find out. And im no expert on this only guessing.

The ideal of catching a transport to the city is not good for us.. I think our rules is to stick inside the aiport just so we dont get complications and issues along the way after with steping out of the airport and this and thats imigration security and such.

But ill figuire something. I have done a 4 hour wait at airport. I know what it is like. Yes terrible headaches disorientated along the way but it kills the time to look at shops and seating down. This one for the 5 hour and 45minutes. Well ill just add in only it be a 5 hour because that 45min means get ready to board in and so on take up. So yes 5 hours wait at airport. Pehraps when we get there it be seating down for a while eat for sure.. get on the internet i suppose relax some corner place where there is no many people. Ive seen it what it is like in helsinki. Unless i figuire out this business lounge thing so i and my partner can have a warm shower.. And eat again because by the time we get to rovaniemi it be past 10 at night. And i would not no where to eat. Restaurant close by 10 aniways at the place we going to stay. So it be best eat at airport and from what i rememebr i was able to bring with me a few chocolate bars and something to eat in helsinki and i bring this with me on my way to rovaniemi without going thru securities what so ever. In fact i was able to bring hand cleaner liquid whicb at the back of the small bottle says it is flamable. But interesting i bring that with me from helsinki to rovaniemi with no problems because from there i didnt need to go to security check after that no more.

Its the last thing im going to tell you people. Don't deal with flight centre they have no idea what they doing. They cant seem to do the same job i see online. And perhaps they have a diferent software on the computer however they work that out. With all due respect i i rather do it online now days then any travel agency. i rather save my 40.00 dollars fee rather then give them my 40.00 do to my job. Thank you.

And yes im on fast track here. Doesn't get any easier then that. Good way to talk about this flights its is why the forum is there for you. Thank you.

 

[get me outta here]

I now see what I'm doing wrong when I ask a question and don't get a response, I'm keeping it too short and to the point!

 

[Pushka]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

I think griselda is on the loose here.

 

[Mattg]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

A Dr Seuss quote comes to mind...

"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."

 

[Boca68]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

I'm sorry but that's a tad harsh. The OP has repeated the same line of question over ~100 posts now, and will not accept perfectly valid answers from those who are knowledgable on the questions being asked. At what point does it become frustrating? IMHO the thread is well past that point and whilst the conversation is relatively civil I am not surprised there have been a couple of frustrated response.

Ok mannej, frustrated responses from those have contributed nothing to the thread but cheap facetious answers. The people I was aiming that comment at, did nothing in this thread but make snide remarks. Whether you feel frustrated fine. I do not think it was uncalled for at all. And you are right, it could have and should have been solved earlier. But "having a lend" comments , just rude and snide.


All for frustration, IF (I do realise I used caps there) you actually contributed. But my aim was at a few who just decided to jump in and go.."wow! isn't this F...d up" without a single contribution.

My response is, if don't have anything to say or contribute positively, then shut up.

Done!

Barbra is reasonably happy, is all that counts.

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Ok mannej, frustrated responses from those have contributed nothing to the thread but cheap facetious answers. The people I was aiming that comment at, did nothing in this thread but make snide remarks. Whether you feel frustrated fine. I do not think it was uncalled for at all. And you are right, it could have and should have been solved earlier. But "having a lend" comments , just rude and snide.


All for frustration, IF (I do realise I used caps there) you actually contributed. But my aim was at a few who just decided to jump in and go.."wow! isn't this F...d up" without a single contribution.

My response is, if don't have anything to say or contribute positively, then shut up.

Done!

Barbra is reasonably happy, is all that counts.

Hi boca.

Im not getting in volved at anything nor will give anyone my personal details. I am here to discuss about flights and only keep the good people who do respond to the question. If people do not like it well keep your own mind away from this subject. This is a forum to discuss flights. Not here to ruine peoples reputation. And those who think its funny and made them laugh are no good for the forum. Not very nice. I'm a much older age person here.

I am doing my booking if i have questions i will say them but i will only keep them the once who take the faver in responding by helping me out and not by rambling and thinking its funny. Again keep the forum rules.

Anyhow if i have something new to say i will say it here and hopefully someone nice like those who did help me out. The ones who dont help and just comes in and thinks its funny i am tempting to block them from my view. Thank you again.


boca and a few others in here have help me alot and i mean for real in regards to how the separated tickets qworked they convince me that doing this is not a big issue what so ever. And ive learn something from it. I am very happy to learn from those good people in the forum. I apareciate your time. Those who just comes in and argues about things that are off topic are at no good at all. Grow up. It is a travel forum after all. Not a forum to discuss about me and jokes.

Anyhow again thanks to you boca and those as well who helped nme for the past few days. It is great to see nice people share to help and cares to show me how to. Not one that types something here and just ruines everything for others.


Like i said if you the person reading this do not have the answer to my question. Keep your own busienss else where and stop ruine others reputations. Unless you want someoen to kick you off the forum. Be wiser. If you know the answer just repond to it. if you don't just dont come here and ruine for others. This is why my question had to be repeated at some stage only because people jumped in and started to ruine my question. Anyhow all good. It is a good forum only because from what i see is that great people like boca and others have helped me and that is what i needed. Im here to stay im not here for a quick one and never come back. Im here also to help others as well whenever posible and whenever i believe i have the answer to your question in (relation to travel). Otherwise im here reading what others are talking about because i learn from it.
I am happy and thanks.
Regards
Barbra

 

[ozjuice]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Ok mannej, frustrated responses from those have contributed nothing to the thread but cheap facetious answers. The people I was aiming that comment at, did nothing in this thread but make snide remarks. Whether you feel frustrated fine. I do not think it was uncalled for at all. And you are right, it could have and should have been solved earlier. But "having a lend" comments , just rude and snide.


All for frustration, IF (I do realise I used caps there) you actually contributed. But my aim was at a few who just decided to jump in and go.."wow! isn't this F...d up" without a single contribution.

My response is, if don't have anything to say or contribute positively, then shut up.

Done!

Barbra is reasonably happy, is all that counts.

Perhaps some people feel this thread is not as it seems. Surely their opinion is just as important as yours? Condemning others posts and opinions also offers nothing to the thread. I commend and respect all the effort and assistance from the AFF members on this and the patience is remarkable.....but it does seem quite odd to say the least. But if Barbra is happy we are all happy right?

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Could someone please help me working out how come the finnair website as i make my long haul flights it just before im soon to pay theres a note indicating: Please note that your return flight will depart from a different airport than the one you are flying to.

And so i decided just to play the website by adding a random month like april with the same long haul trip and it keep saying the actual same information (Please note that your return flight will depart from a different airport than the one you are flying to)

So not sure if thats just a posibility or that the actual HK on my way from europe the airport is under construction all year long until next year perhaps or it is just a info that is stuck there by other flights perhaps ? Now im wondering exactly which airport am im going the hk international airport or a diferent place. Which does not say all it say on the booking times just HK

 

[Mattg]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Could someone please help me working out how come the finnair website as i make my long haul flights it just before im soon to pay theres a note indicating: Please note that your return flight will depart from a different airport than the one you are flying to.

And so i decided just to play the website by adding a random month like april with the same long haul trip and it keep saying the actual same information (Please note that your return flight will depart from a different airport than the one you are flying to)

So not sure if thats just a posibility or that the actual HK on my way from europe the airport is under construction all year long until next year perhaps or it is just a info that is stuck there by other flights perhaps ? Now im wondering exactly which airport am im going the hk international airport or a diferent place. Which does not say all it say on the booking times just HK

You'll get that message because you're flying into Berlin but flying out of Rovaniemi on that booking. It's nothing to be worried about.