Internet flight booking

sks551 · May 22nd, 2009, 17:31

I have been trying to book flights within India.

If I use an Indian web site for Kingfisher (for example) then I get one price, but if I use the UK website for the same company then I get an entirely different price; double the price. I wonder why.
Is there any law stopping me buying from the Indian website?
Does any one have any experience on this issue.

baba420 · May 22nd, 2009, 17:33

the companies that do do E-comm detects your IP address and if you are logging in from abroad they re-direct to diff URL where the prices will be in USD and on the higher side.

sks551 · May 22nd, 2009, 17:57

I know they can do that, but I dont think that's they are doing.

I have tried going to their Indian website and almost bought the tickets. I am wondering if they are going to charge me extra at the check-in counter.

LilBoy BigTown · May 22nd, 2009, 18:01

I have bought tickets several times from Sydney, always paid the INR rate. Never had any issues.

sks551 · May 22nd, 2009, 18:18

LilBoy BigTown,
I have been thinking of doing the same. The prices are good if I buy in INR rate.

hitanshu · May 22nd, 2009, 19:35

http://www.cleartrip.com etc is what you need. they should tell you whether the airline charges more for indians or foreigners (AI does).

most low cost ones don't

Indizen · May 31st, 2009, 02:06

Compare fares at different sites:
http://yatra.com
http://travelguru.com
http://makemytrip.com

Try booking at the airline website, once you have the best fare.

sks551 · Jun 1st, 2009, 15:15

I have made the booking through Cleartrip website and will be flying with AI.
The price I have got is not bad. For a return journey to Kolkata they charged me Rs 5500. There were a few airlines slightly cheaper than AI. However I chose AI because of the good timing and luggage allowance. I hope and pray that they don't cancel or change their flight time
Thanks Guys.

May 22nd, 2009, 17:31	#1
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	Internet flight booking I have been trying to book flights within India. If I use an Indian web site for Kingfisher (for example) then I get one price, but if I use the UK website for the same company then I get an entirely different price; double the price. I wonder why. Is there any law stopping me buying from the Indian website? Does any one have any experience on this issue.

May 22nd, 2009, 19:35	#6
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	http://www.cleartrip.com etc is what you need. they should tell you whether the airline charges more for indians or foreigners (AI does). most low cost ones don't __________________ SMASH!!!!

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baba420 ANJUNA SARPUNCH Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: planet earth Posts: 303	the companies that do do E-comm detects your IP address and if you are logging in from abroad they re-direct to diff URL where the prices will be in USD and on the higher side.

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sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	I know they can do that, but I dont think that's they are doing. I have tried going to their Indian website and almost bought the tickets. I am wondering if they are going to charge me extra at the check-in counter.

May 22nd, 2009, 18:01	#4
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	I have bought tickets several times from Sydney, always paid the INR rate. Never had any issues.

May 22nd, 2009, 18:18	#5
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	LilBoy BigTown, I have been thinking of doing the same. The prices are good if I buy in INR rate.

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Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	Compare fares at different sites: http://yatra.com http://travelguru.com http://makemytrip.com Try booking at the airline website, once you have the best fare.

Jun 1st, 2009, 15:15	#8
sks551 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 225	I have made the booking through Cleartrip website and will be flying with AI. The price I have got is not bad. For a return journey to Kolkata they charged me Rs 5500. There were a few airlines slightly cheaper than AI. However I chose AI because of the good timing and luggage allowance. I hope and pray that they don't cancel or change their flight time Thanks Guys.