Be careful ncl air

[Oxo]

Got our NCL AIR BOGO today for 11/20 Joy cruise. If we were to buy our own air, which we did for 9/4, we would have paid $250 more. We got the flight we always take to FLL.

So, no complaints unless something changes. We even pick our own seats.

Stay Safe and Happy Cruising!

[leithbones]

My primary reason for using NCL Air for the first time (14day Caribbean Feb 2022 embarking Tampa, flying from Boston) was due to Covid uncertainty.  I preferred that a potential NCL cancellation of the cruise would not cause me headaches trying to recoup $ from a separate Air Carrier.  Yes, I purchase Trip Insurance.

That the cost we paid for two NCL-Air RT tix has subsequently <more than> doubled with most Airlines is a bonus.

Now if I can just get a guarantee that our arrival won't be delayed by an in-flight detour when some anti-vax knucklehead  punches a flight attendant because he doesn't want to wear a mask......

[Oxo]

1 hour ago, leithbones said:

My primary reason for using NCL Air for the first time (14day Caribbean Feb 2022 embarking Tampa, flying from Boston) was due to Covid uncertainty.  I preferred that a potential NCL cancellation of the cruise would not cause me headaches trying to recoup $ from a separate Air Carrier.  Yes, I purchase Trip Insurance.

That the cost we paid for two NCL-Air RT tix has subsequently <more than> doubled with most Airlines is a bonus.

Now if I can just get a guarantee that our arrival won't be delayed by an in-flight detour when some anti-vax knucklehead  punches a flight attendant because he doesn't want to wear a mask......

I'm doing a survey on NCL Air.

 

Did you read all the rules for NCL Air?

 

Thank you! 

 

[Krazy Kat]

3 hours ago, Oxo said:

 

Did you read all the rules for NCL Air?

 

 

Yes, three times over.  Made all the difference in my planning and how to maximize my savings. 

 

[Oxo]

28 minutes ago, Krazy Kat said:

 

Yes, three times over.  Made all the difference in my planning and how to maximize my savings. 

 

Thank you.  Would you please give me the link you read? I just want to see o if we both read the same one. 

Thanks! 

[Krazy Kat]

Oxo - below are links that I bookmarked that I have referred to often times.  

 

https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions

 

https://www.ncl.com/air-service-standards

[Oxo]

9 hours ago, Krazy Kat said:

Oxo - below are links that I bookmarked that I have referred to often times.  

 

https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions

 

https://www.ncl.com/air-service-standards

Thank you. I will read and digest the 

 rhetoric.

Stay Safe! 

[Oxo]

This is the one I read and maybe I cannot see where it states you can not cancel your flight before you cruise or within x number of days

What am I missing?

I know I am leaving myself wide open. Have fun!

 

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[julig22]

32 minutes ago, Oxo said:

This is the one I read and maybe I cannot see where it states you can not cancel your flight before you cruise or within x number of days

What am I missing?

I know I am leaving myself wide open. Have fun!

What are you missing - reading the OTHER link that was provided

https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions

"Cancellation Fees also apply based on the booking/sailing date"

 

And for your convenience, here is a link to the cancellation schedule:

Cancellation Fee Schedule (ncl.com)

[hallux]

Air/Sea is a different program.  Air/Sea is if you want to book non-promo airfares to get to your cruise, using NCL as your "TA" for the cruise and airfare.

[Oxo]

1 minute ago, julig22 said:

What are you missing - reading the OTHER link that was provided

https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions

"Cancellation Fees also apply based on the booking/sailing date"

 

And for your convenience, here is a link to the cancellation schedule:

Cancellation Fee Schedule (ncl.com)

Thank you for helping with the additional info. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to not only respond, but to provide the actual data. So, by right, I should get 25% of my fare that I paid since I am within 49 days before my cruise? Is it worth the effort? No, because it is only $25.00. However, it is the principle. So, everyone should read the 3 different links provide to ensure that we know all the rules. After over 125 cruises, I don't tke the time to read all the rules anymore. I am too ole for that. LOL

Again, Thank you!!

Stay Safe!

[Oxo]

6 minutes ago, hallux said:

Air/Sea is a different program.  Air/Sea is if you want to book non-promo airfares to get to your cruise, using NCL as your "TA" for the cruise and airfare.

Thank you for your clarification. I always use and have always used a TA. They earn their money!!!

Stay Safe!

[Karmachelle]

On 9/30/2021 at 12:22 PM, MoCruiseFan said:

I guess I am in the minority here but I never pay more than $11.20 per person RT on my flights and that includes 1st class.  You just have to know the system and work it to your advantage! The flights through NCL are overpriced.

Um, what?!?!  Do tell. 

[CiaraMissed]

10 hours ago, Karmachelle said:

Um, what?!?!  Do tell. 

I think they're referring to redeeming rewards points/miles, then only having to pay the $5.60 per person September 11th Security fee assessed on all awards tickets.