Flight centre vs Skyscanner online.

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Take note. Most people in this forum are upsolutely wrong what they told me before. Once they make one mistake they may not understand much about (separated tickets) unless there of.

This one way ticket which is a separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi means my luggages will do directly to rovaniemi. Not directly to helsinki as a stop. Yes im stoping in helsinki but my luggage goes to my destination. Most people here where 100% wrong and those who knew it where 100% right.

This may not sound like it is a separated ticket but it is. And yet again msot of you people where 100% wrong that all this will be combine into 1 reference number. If unless you miss understand exactly how i had booked this flights from and to.
And those who knew it where 100% right. There for i have 2 reference numbers. 1 reference number for the long haul flights and 1 diferent reference number only for the (separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi)

We all make mistakes but those who thinks you get just one where 100% wrong and may lead to many more wrong thoeries about are you good at understanding how bookings actually work. And of course it all depends how it was made and all. Like ive said separatd ticket was created diferently website. Not just directly from finnair website.

Anyhow gentlemens im happy so far what i have.

Thank you
Mrs Barbra

 

[awkwardpaws]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Hello mannej thanks for explaning in terms. I still with all due respect don't get it. Sounds really complicated really for me with that letter.

Barbra - if you want to learn more about fare letter classes, there are a few handy links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fare_basis_code#Booking_codes

Expert tips: working with ticket booking classes & 'fare buckets' - Australian Business Traveller

I don't think it shouldn't matter too much (in your situation) that you have a fare class H - it doesnt impact any of your actual booking/tickets - you can still fly your whole trip.

Put it this way - some people flying won't necessarily know their fare class booking code, and that is ok.

 

[travelislife]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Take note. Most people in this forum are upsolutely wrong what they told me before. Once they make one mistake they may not understand much about (separated tickets) unless there of.

This one way ticket which is a separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi means my luggages will do directly to rovaniemi. Not directly to helsinki as a stop. Yes im stoping in helsinki but my luggage goes to my destination. Most people here where 100% wrong and those who knew it where 100% right.

This may not sound like it is a separated ticket but it is. And yet again msot of you people where 100% wrong that all this will be combine into 1 reference number. If unless you miss understand exactly how i had booked this flights from and to.
And those who knew it where 100% right. There for i have 2 reference numbers. 1 reference number for the long haul flights and 1 diferent reference number only for the (separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi)

We all make mistakes but those who thinks you get just one where 100% wrong and may lead to many more wrong thoeries about are you good at understanding how bookings actually work. And of course it all depends how it was made and all. Like ive said separatd ticket was created diferently website. Not just directly from finnair website.

Anyhow gentlemens im happy so far what i have.

Thank you
Mrs Barbra

It's great that you managed to get everything booked Barbra, but be careful, I don't think anyone has been 'wrong' in the advice given to you on this forum, maybe your interpretation wasn't always 100% correct but as far as I have read all the advice has been spot on.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Take note. Most people in this forum are upsolutely wrong what they told me before. Once they make one mistake they may not understand much about (separated tickets) unless there of.

This one way ticket which is a separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi means my luggages will do directly to rovaniemi. Not directly to helsinki as a stop. Yes im stoping in helsinki but my luggage goes to my destination. Most people here where 100% wrong and those who knew it where 100% right.

This may not sound like it is a separated ticket but it is. And yet again msot of you people where 100% wrong that all this will be combine into 1 reference number. If unless you miss understand exactly how i had booked this flights from and to.
And those who knew it where 100% right. There for i have 2 reference numbers. 1 reference number for the long haul flights and 1 diferent reference number only for the (separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi)

We all make mistakes but those who thinks you get just one where 100% wrong and may lead to many more wrong thoeries about are you good at understanding how bookings actually work. And of course it all depends how it was made and all. Like ive said separatd ticket was created diferently website. Not just directly from finnair website.

Anyhow gentlemens im happy so far what i have.

Thank you
Mrs Barbra

Your luggage travels with you on the planes you are on. Your baggage does not go Berlin to Rovaniemi non-stop. It flies on the same planes as you - Berlin to Helsinki, then Helsinki to Romaniemi. You do not need to collect your baggage in Helsinki - the airline will transfer it for you. That is what people mean when they say your bags go from Berlin to Romaniemi.

As far as i can tell, no one has given you incorrect information on this site regarding the number of tickets you will get (2 tickets in total), or the number of reference numbers (2 in total), or what will happen to your baggage.

What people have been telling you several times is that separated tickets do not matter for your itinerary. If you want all the flights on one ticket, not separated, you will pay $4000+ per person. But that will not give you any benefit for this trip.

 

[Boca68]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Take note. Most people in this forum are upsolutely wrong what they told me before. Once they make one mistake they may not understand much about (separated tickets) unless there of.

This one way ticket which is a separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi means my luggages will do directly to rovaniemi. Not directly to helsinki as a stop. Yes im stoping in helsinki but my luggage goes to my destination. Most people here where 100% wrong and those who knew it where 100% right.

This may not sound like it is a separated ticket but it is. And yet again msot of you people where 100% wrong that all this will be combine into 1 reference number. If unless you miss understand exactly how i had booked this flights from and to.
And those who knew it where 100% right. There for i have 2 reference numbers. 1 reference number for the long haul flights and 1 diferent reference number only for the (separated ticket from berlin to rovaniemi)

We all make mistakes but those who thinks you get just one where 100% wrong and may lead to many more wrong thoeries about are you good at understanding how bookings actually work. And of course it all depends how it was made and all. Like ive said separatd ticket was created diferently website. Not just directly from finnair website.

Anyhow gentlemens im happy so far what i have.

Thank you
Mrs Barbra

Barbra, I cannot see were anyone supplied you with that information you felt was wrong?

Certainly, no one suggested anything about luggage on a seperate ticket going through to Rovaniemi?

I think this appears most unappreciative of the patience and assistance offered.

You recieved the help you requested and also at a price comfortable for you? End of thread! That post was unnecassary to say the least!

Ciao

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Barbra - if you want to learn more about fare letter classes, there are a few handy links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fare_basis_code#Booking_codes

Expert tips: working with ticket booking classes & 'fare buckets' - Australian Business Traveller

I don't think it shouldn't matter too much (in your situation) that you have a fare class H - it doesnt impact any of your actual booking/tickets - you can still fly your whole trip.

Put it this way - some people flying won't necessarily know their fare class booking code, and that is ok.

Hi and thank you there awkward.. May i ask if this (H ) is a bad one compare to lets say to ( O ) ? I know it does not impact anything but is it one that should not be recommended perhaps ?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Hi and thank you there awkward.. May i ask if this (H ) is a bad one compare to lets say to ( O ) ? I know it does not impact anything but is it one that should not be recommended perhaps ?

The different letters are simply the way for an airline to manage its inventory. The only time a passenger needs to be careful of the booking class is if they are putting their points onto a frequent flyer program. Some letters don't earn any points.

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

It's great that you managed to get everything booked Barbra, but be careful, I don't think anyone has been 'wrong' in the advice given to you on this forum, maybe your interpretation wasn't always 100% correct but as far as I have read all the advice has been spot on.

Thanks travel its good to get some nice words and positive there. Yes i may miss understood at times but hey we all make those mistakes evrytimes. And yes im glad it is all done. All i need to do is pay for the helsinki private business lounge which seems that the nice finnair website is promoting me if you want it for just 39euros. So i guess i might just do that and that whenever i have the money soon ill tick that and pay in advance and at least i wont be 5 hours seating around in general public but more inside an area more comfortable unless depending how growled it is. But all good.

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Your luggage travels with you on the planes you are on. Your baggage does not go Berlin to Rovaniemi non-stop. It flies on the same planes as you - Berlin to Helsinki, then Helsinki to Romaniemi. You do not need to collect your baggage in Helsinki - the airline will transfer it for you. That is what people mean when they say your bags go from Berlin to Romaniemi.

As far as i can tell, no one has given you incorrect information on this site regarding the number of tickets you will get (2 tickets in total), or the number of reference numbers (2 in total), or what will happen to your baggage.

What people have been telling you several times is that separated tickets do not matter for your itinerary. If you want all the flights on one ticket, not separated, you will pay $4000+ per person. But that will not give you any benefit for this trip.

No worries. All good like i said we all make mistakens and or miss understood some
where along the line. But all fix and not a problem. Now i have to add in things for the business lounge and im not sure if order meals on the short flights are an ideal or not i did this once and i think i end up feeling quite jelly. Too mch food then on a diferent plane more food. So anyhow all of this add-ons are to do it anytime they are there and that it is no a rush to order things already. It is there under my booking when ready without a rush no later then at leas t i believe 3 weeks before travel otherwise.

I look forward to my traveling. To you and everyone thank you very much. I give you all credited likes because of the amount of help and time have taken. I also wish to say this forum is a fantastic one. Ive been around to others and people where rudeless to me. So at least i encounter this one where i can make great friends and enjoy talking about travel. One would say know where would you like to travel you ?!

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Barbra, I cannot see were anyone supplied you with that information you felt was wrong?

Certainly, no one suggested anything about luggage on a seperate ticket going through to Rovaniemi?

I think this appears most unappreciative of the patience and assistance offered.

You recieved the help you requested and also at a price comfortable for you? End of thread! That post was unnecassary to say the least!

Ciao

No problems. We all make msitake and or miss understood some way or another. Its ok. The separated tickets was the one big
worry for me at first as i didn't knew how it worked. So now that i know how to it looks and sounds easy by all means. I thought what if this and that.. But it seems good enough. Will see if nothing goes wrong on my trael that is. Haven't even started my trip yet. But very well credited to you boca thanks.

It is the last time ill deal a travel agency. He ends up phone me twice about my quote so on leaving me a message on my answering machine i didn't pick it up nor will call back. I did told him that if i dont call YOU then dont worry about this trip of mine.. And 2 days later he ends up calling me if you still want to go ahead with the booking. I believe they are separated or once you deal with them they will make you stick to it in a big way.... Travel agency knows that if i find it cheaper online they going to be the downgraded team. Its why they where so eager to get in touch with me. But then again don't need them help i already got my bookings made online otherwise.

Very well all good.

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

The different letters are simply the way for an airline to manage its inventory. The only time a passenger needs to be careful of the booking class is if they are putting their points onto a frequent flyer program. Some letters don't earn any points.

Still dont get it and i
still apoligies at this. I am not using any points or anything just paid cash with my credit card. I have included that i have a qantas frequent flyer bronze card. Only just so i can collect points when i travel. Ive never been using my points yet at all. I want to archive the next level of card but i think that would take 15 years eventually the way things are going with my travel..

Qantas and finnair ive updated my details including my Qantas frequent flyer card number on it. Only i suppose so i can collect points and not using it. So.... am i doing anything wrong or should i take the qantas frequent flyer number added on my details of my finnair and qantas booking by taking that off the list ? never the less all our booking is H.

I forgot to see what type of letter it is for the one way ticket. I will let you folks know later on. As i have to do this and that with 2 separated references numbers.

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Im portant message i would also not past away this one.

In the one way separated ticket. the letter there is indicating ( N ) I have no idea what this one means. Berlin tor vovaniemi all the way both finnair.

Ok in order for the actual berlin to rovaniemi ive ordered a extra luggage. Only discovering it only has 1PC each person. While my long haul flights accepts 2PC for free. If i was to take 2 luggages and then discover the one separated ticket lets you only 1 i could of end up paying far too much. So ive paid it online in order to have 2 luggages for each person.

However this is what the note message indicated after paying:

Please note that when you pay for additional pieces of baggage, the original allowance marked in your e-ticket does not change. You will receive a separate receipt about the payment and the information about additional baggage is visible at the check-in system.
Outbound: 1 additional bag

So Does this mean i have to find in my email the actual receipt for ordering the actual 1 additional luggage ?
What worries me is that on the boarding ticket it may well say 1PC and then it may not regonised nothing indicating i paid the extra luggage to make that 2PC each passanger.

So can someone nice explain it to me what do i have to actually do ? Just confusing me email emails constantly each time i select a seat another email receipt.. So i am lost with receipts on everything. But i have selected seats on all flights. Just wondering the actual additional bag or luggage

How would they know i can bring 2 luggage ? it only indicating on the booking

FREE: 1PC

Then way below the page under the seat numbers ive selected indicateds the following words: Outbound: 1 additional bag

So if someone can explain it to me in a easy way that would be good. And infact it did not even cost much to select this 1additional bag

In the list it offer 1 additional bag
2 additional bag
3 additional bag.

I wasn't too sure if i had to press 2 additional bag.. in order to be sub total per passenger 2PC luggages... but instead i just click 1 addidional bag which said no more then 23kilos. I hope i did it right

As i and the passanger wants to take each of us 2 luggages each can carry 23kilos 2 times and a carry on bag.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

As i and the passanger wants to take each of us 2 luggages each can carry 23kilos 2 times and a carry on bag.

The message is telling you that your original ticket will still show 1 bag. You purchased bag is a separate transaction, and is stored in the airline's computer system.

From what you describe, you currently have a total allowance of two bags - 1 on your ticket, and one more purchased separately.

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

The message is telling you that your original ticket will still show 1 bag. You purchased bag is a separate transaction, and is stored in the airline's computer system.

From what you describe, you currently have a total allowance of two bags - 1 on your ticket, and one more purchased separately.

Good morning. And thank you.
All this is paid directly from finnair website. I just hope that when i bring my 2 luggages they are totally aware that i paid the (additional bag) or rather more call that a luggage rather then a bag because there's a differences naming that.

Now.. Do i need to show at airport the receipts ? so many receipts on email im totally confused i keep getting finnair receipts that looks like letter ansd numbers all very confusing. Just because every time i select a seat i still get a new receipt for it. and this and that.

And just to take peoples interest. I am glad to say i am able to select seats on the brisbane to singapore and hk to brisbane with no issues by loging into the qantas website. Now last time i made this trip by the travel agency i wasn't able to select seats on that brisbane to singapore and hk to brisbane nor able to do it online qantas didn't help just because they said this and that and travel agency was a lie and couldn't help me. So i am glad that by doing this travel booking online gave me 100% freedom to YES select seats when i want. Why last time it wasn't possible ? i could with finnair but never able to with qantas nor even at the airport. Maybe because it all depended the actual (Type class i had ? like i think it was the letter O on my bookings last time ) Just wish i knew exactly the reason why i wasn't able to qantas/travel agency and airport could into able to help me. But since i made this online for this new booking it seems i can without a hick-up. I wonder why if previewsly travel agency just design my preview booking last time as her own ticket and she could do what she wanted without giving me freedom to select a seat. This is why i don't fully trust a travel agency. And ive written this note down for future reference so i can do bookings online myself.


Note if my boarding pass or how ever it works indicates 1PC then how do they will know i have a additional extra 1PC as well making that subtotal: 2PC per person ? Do i have to show them receipts or something or the E-ticket by finnair ? This is in case they end up can't find this and that and ends up forcing me to pay for the extra luggage.. Which ive already paid online and actually think it was 15euros for the additional bag per person very cheap which i thought it would end up costing me more then that. Good price.

 

[Tortuga]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

I made it to page 4 and had to see how this ended - it is still going !!!

 

[Boca68]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

I made it to page 4 and had to see how this ended - it is still going !!!

Oooh! you just had to bite, didn't ya!

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Out of interest. Does anyone knows what this means on my bank transaction online:
Card Authorisations $*****

? Notice there are waiting pending all finnair. Such as paid seats and extra bags and fees by finnair.

So i just saw this on my bank online. I currently have 00.00 dollars. How long can i leave it like this until i get paid ? In regards i get paid on friday so What happens if i wait this long will my seats and everything be canceled or corrupt knowing i have receipts or choosen seats ? What happens. How long ? I can't do anything currently because as you see im totally broke until pay day on friday in over a week time. So What happens when i install money in my bank on friday will that transaction automatically disapear on the very same day or may take another week after that again to disappear and paid off ?

I dont want to be risk on loosing my seats or having a corrupt view of my booking. Or i dont no how the system works. Currently i have nothing in the bank there are a few of finnair waiting to take my money pending but what happens from now and until i put money in a week time ? Could this end up canceling my seats or something along the way thinking finnair may think i dont hae enough funds ?

I think its been like that since friday. But worried what happens if i just ignore that until i get paid and put the money in the bank on friday which is a week away. What happens ? will everything be canceled ?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Out of interest. Does anyone knows what this means on my bank transaction online:
Card Authorisations $*****

? Notice there are waiting pending all finnair. Such as paid seats and extra bags and fees by finnair.

So i just saw this on my bank online. I currently have 00.00 dollars. How long can i leave it like this until i get paid ? In regards i get paid on friday so What happens if i wait this long will my seats and everything be canceled or corrupt knowing i have receipts or choosen seats ? What happens. How long ? I can't do anything currently because as you see im totally broke until pay day on friday in over a week time. So What happens when i install money in my bank on friday will that transaction automatically disapear on the very same day or may take another week after that again to disappear and paid off ?

I dont want to be risk on loosing my seats or having a corrupt view of my booking. Or i dont no how the system works. Currently i have nothing in the bank there are a few of finnair waiting to take my money pending but what happens from now and until i put money in a week time ? Could this end up canceling my seats or something along the way thinking finnair may think i dont hae enough funds ?

If it is a credit card, you need to have sufficient funds (credit line) available.

On your statement an 'authorisation' or 'pending transaction' simply means that you have agreed to pay someone (in this case Finnair), but Finnair hasn't taken the money yet.

Finnair will take the money in a couple of days. These things usually aren't instant.

However - your 'available credit' will be less, because the money owing to Finnair can't be used by you anymore.

If you have a dibit card, where it uses your own savings, the transaction should have declined at the outset if you didn't have enough money.

Unless Finnair or the bank contacts you - don't worry. Just sit tight. it will work out and the charges from Finnair should appear on your statement in the next few days.

 

[barbra]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

If it is a credit card, you need to have sufficient funds (credit line) available.

On your statement an 'authorisation' or 'pending transaction' simply means that you have agreed to pay someone (in this case Finnair), but Finnair hasn't taken the money yet.

Finnair will take the money in a couple of days. These things usually aren't instant.

However - your 'available credit' will be less, because the money owing to Finnair can't be used by you anymore.

If you have a dibit card, where it uses your own savings, the transaction should have declined at the outset if you didn't have enough money.

Unless Finnair or the bank contacts you - don't worry. Just sit tight. it will work out and the charges from Finnair should appear on your statement in the next few days.

Hi thank you kindly enough to help. Much apreciated your time.

Its a visa card. And on top it says at the moment: Card Authorisations Which displays 320.00 dollars
And my available balance is at the moment 00.00cents.


Right below the page indicates the following: Pending transaction.
It shows the dates as in 1st of march the others 2nd of march. all finnair some with finnair small fees all that subtotal shows the same price as what the card authorisation is displaying 320.00 dollars

What happens now ? I am broke as you can see. I dont get paid until friday which is more then 6 days away from now. On that day i will put money in my card. But what happens right now and until then? And what happens when i put money on friday. Does the transaction disapears quickly right at the very moment i put money in my card or am i suppose to email finnair to advice them i have money in my card or something ? How long to wait. Maybe they might have it stuck there not knowing i have the money already waiting for them to take it.

Im only worried like i said this includes extra luggages paid. the cost for seats choosen on diferent flights. Extra for using business lounge paid in advance. So what happens because all this is finnair things along with small fees showing as well for each things.

Im worried this may all be cancled or end i believing they took the money when they prob have not on the day i go to my travel in december and then realise the airport indicates you had non funds in your bank. But thats how it ends up all confusing. Who knows what may happen. After all i will put money in the bank. Just that im currently broke as you can understand. So what happens from now. Big worried my seats extra luggages and busienss lounge may be forbiden and or canceled or mix up issues if thinking it was paid when it may not be paid because of the long wait of finnair thinking i dont have money and all that confusing stuff.


The pending transactions are some from 1st and 2nd of march all by finnair. It is now the 6th of march. I wont be putting money until this friday which may take another week to get the money and then put it in this bank account. So what happens. Worried it may end up a big issue

And like i said the moment i add in sucifient funds in the bank. Does finnair or the transaction disapears straight away or wait another full week which means more to wait from the moment i put money in it?
What you reckon ?


I have a visa debit card.


Thanks barbra.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Re: Flight centre vs online FINNAIR booking

Hi thank you kindly enough to help. Much apreciated your time.

Its a visa card. And on top it says at the moment: Card Authorisations Which displays 320.00 dollars
And my available balance is at the moment 00.00cents.


Right below the page indicates the following: Pending transaction.
It shows the dates as in 1st of march the others 2nd of march. all finnair some with finnair small fees all that subtotal shows the same price as what the card authorisation is displaying 320.00 dollars

What happens now ? I am broke as you can see. I dont get paid until friday which is more then 6 days away from now. On that day i will put money in my card. But what happens right now and until then? And what happens when i put money on friday. Does the transaction disapears quickly right at the very moment i put money in my card or am i suppose to email finnair to advice them i have money in my card or something ? How long to wait. Maybe they might have it stuck there not knowing i have the money already waiting for them to take it.

Im only worried like i said this includes extra luggages paid. the cost for seats choosen on diferent flights. Extra for using business lounge paid in advance. So what happens because all this is finnair things along with small fees showing as well for each things.

Im worried this may all be cancled or end i believing they took the money when they prob have not on the day i go to my travel in december and then realise the airport indicates you had non funds in your bank. But thats how it ends up all confusing. Who knows what may happen. After all i will put money in the bank. Just that im currently broke as you can understand. So what happens from now. Big worried my seats extra luggages and busienss lounge may be forbiden and or canceled or mix up issues if thinking it was paid when it may not be paid because of the long wait of finnair thinking i dont have money and all that confusing stuff.


The pending transactions are some from 1st and 2nd of march all by finnair. It is now the 6th of march. I wont be putting money until this friday which may take another week to get the money and then put it in this bank account. So what happens. Worried it may end up a big issue

And like i said the moment i add in sucifient funds in the bank. Does finnair or the transaction disapears straight away or wait another full week which means more to wait from the moment i put money in it?
What you reckon ?


I have a visa debit card.


Thanks barbra.

Don't worry. All the additional services can probably be purchased again.

If the charges don't come on to your card, you will need to call Finnair and ask them what they have been paid for, and what they haven't been paid for. Wait at least a week for that.

Then you can go and buy everything again.

If the charges can't make it on to your card because you ave a 0.00 balance, it is unlikely the airline will try again. They will just leave it to you to try and purchase again. But contact Finnair before doing so.