[Travelandtourism] New fee from Continental: lock and hold fare for72 hrs: $5; 7 day hold is $9. Worth it? #fb http://goo.gl/lBo2d

[Peter Donahue]

Hello everyone,

    Like we don't all ready have enough airline fees to pay when we fly. The 
sting could be removed from this one if the amount of the Lock and Hold fee 
could be applied to the total ticket price once the reservation is made and 
the ticket purchassed.

Peter Donahue

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Subject: [Travelandtourism] New fee from Continental: lock and hold fare 
for72 hrs: $5; 7 day hold is $9. Worth it? #fb http://goo.gl/lBo2d


Hello list:

Here's a new airline fee that could make it for 2011.  Tell us what you 
think if more airlines go with it.

Continental Airlines today introduced FareLock, an option that offers 
customers the opportunity to hold reservations and lock-in ticket prices for 
72 hours or seven days with no commitment to purchase a ticket. The new 
feature, offered for a fee on certain domestic and international 
itineraries, gives customers additional flexibility to plan their travels 
and avoid the risk of price increases or sold-out flights.


Customers may choose FareLock when booking reservations at continental.com 
and opt for a 72-hour or a seven-day hold. They may return to complete the 
transaction at any time between purchasing the lock and its expiration, or 
they may choose an auto-ticketing feature which tickets at the end of the 
lock period. FareLock fees, beginning at $5 for a 72-hour hold and $9 for a 
seven-day hold, will vary based on a number of factors such as the 
itinerary, number of days to departure and the length of the hold.

"FareLock is an innovative option for customers who need extra time to plan 
their travel before purchasing a ticket," said Chris Amenechi, managing 
director of merchandising. "This new option is another way that Continental 
is giving our customers more choices and more control over their travel 
experience."

The carrier will continue to offer its 24-hour flexible booking policy that 
allows reservation changes and cancellations with full refund without a fee 
within 24 hours of booking. For customers choosing FareLock, the 24-hour 
flexible booking policy remains in effect upon ticketing, although the 
FareLock fee is non-refundable.

New fee from Continental: lock and hold fare for 72 hrs: $5; 7 day hold is 
$9. Worth it? #fb http://goo.gl/lBo2d
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