Yet another question about ES...

[Mysschevous]

I am so confused! I think my rate dropped, but I am getting the run around from my TA, so could someone please answer this question for me.

My cruise docs say my cruise amount is $1498

It also shows an OBC of $60, so does that really mean my rate is $1438?

 

Thanks! :)

[Cruise, J.D.]

What is the OBC for? Is it for a previous price drop?

[Mysschevous]

Yes, sorry I should have specified. :) It is for a prior price drop.

[Cruise, J.D.]

Your new rate is the rate you previously price matched to. The currently offered rate must drop below that new rate in order to receive more OBC.

[Mysschevous]

But does that mean my rate is $1438?

[silkhair1]

Yes, I would think your rate would be 1438. because the OBC was for the previous price drop. If it is lower than 1438 than you get another one!

[Ken076]

I am so confused! I think my rate dropped, but I am getting the run around from my TA, so could someone please answer this question for me.

My cruise docs say my cruise amount is $1498

It also shows an OBC of $60, so does that really mean my rate is $1438?

 

Thanks! :)

 

Each time you get an ES Price Adjustment, your ES rate becomes that new adjusted fare. If you booked at $1498, then received a $60 ES price adjustment, your new ES rate is $1438 (the previous rate less the amount of the price adjustment).

 

ken

[Cruisin'Lovebirds]

Yes, your new rate is $1438. If you can beat that, even by $10 per person, I would ask the TA for it. It all adds up. Check weekly (daily if you want!). This works right up til 2 days before sailing, I believe.

[LUPY48]

If you use the fareviewer and it says 'no rates available for your selection' , does this mean your category is sold out?

We have a vista suite on the Miracle in May.

[firefly333]

If you use the fareviewer and it says 'no rates available for your selection' , does this mean your category is sold out?

We have a vista suite on the Miracle in May.

 

Yes, its sold out at the rate you are checking anyway.

[katiel53]

I know some TA's don't like to give the price reductions after FP because they get a "recall" commission notice. Personally, and it's only my opinion, so I don't need people to tell me that I must be rich etc.etc.etc., but I wouldn't bother my TA over a price reduction of $10 per person or, for us, $20 for the cabin.

 

I know, I know, it could be a couple of drinks or whatever, but I don't think it's fair to the TA to send the form, send me an email showing the amount and then have to give back $$ to Carnival.

 

If it were $20 a person, I probably would do it, but not for $10. I think that's why many TA's don't like to book ESA. I always book it when I can, but----

[Ken076]

I know some TA's don't like to give the price reductions after FP because they get a "recall" commission notice. Personally, and it's only my opinion, so I don't need people to tell me that I must be rich etc.etc.etc., but I wouldn't bother my TA over a price reduction of $10 per person or, for us, $20 for the cabin.

 

I know, I know, it could be a couple of drinks or whatever, but I don't think it's fair to the TA to send the form, send me an email showing the amount and then have to give back $$ to Carnival.

 

If it were $20 a person, I probably would do it, but not for $10. I think that's why many TA's don't like to book ESA. I always book it when I can, but----

 

Actually, the TA's commission is reduced each time you do a price adjustment, before or after Final Payment deadline.

 

I personally wouldn't expect a TA to put up with all this and would prefer to do the ES fare watching and submittals and resolution of denials myself, booking via PVP. ken