When a consumer checks for an airfare they are always warned, "Prices may be
Higher" however, consumers are never warned prices may be less and if you
Book now, you will not get an adjustment. Today I learned my flight to
Spain in Sept has gone from $785 RT to $706. I have two tickets so the two
Tickets are $158 less. I called Delta airline and they said the fare would
Have to go down $200 to make the change worthwhile because the penalty is
$200 per ticket to reticket at the lower amount. If the fare dropped $220
Per ticket I'd only reap the benefit of $20 with a change fee. Something
Seems seriously wrong. The plane is currently less than 20% full. What
Incentive is there for consumers to purchase a ticket 6 months in advance
If rates are likely to come down. I mentioned that at booking there website
Says there is a rate guarantee. I was told that doesn't apply to this type
Situation. I don't expect airlines to alert ticket holders that a fare
Has come down, however, I do think an airline should adjust fares for
Consumers who find out that a fare is currently less. Other then
Broadcasting on to the internet that consumers should think twice about
Ticketing early, what recourse do I have?
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