SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I am gonna try around 4:30pm EST today. I might have questions. Stay tuned. 🙂 Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #52 Share Posted February 9, 2023 21 hours ago, FlorenceItaly said: I was fortunate the website was working and I was able to book the flights online. I never talked to anyone. Have you tried this? Log into your HAL account Manage My Account Go to Travel Planning Pre and Post Cruise Travel Flights Book and Manage Flights I am bumping this because I want to print it out. Super helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted February 9, 2023 #53 Share Posted February 9, 2023 It does no harm to book Flexible flights through FlightEase to lock into the price. No downside, and if they get cheaper, you can rebook all the way up until final payment. That's the joy of FE. Also, they generally don't sell the lowest basic economy fares. You'll usually get your luggage included which makes a difference in the price when comparing to other travel sites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #54 Share Posted February 9, 2023 8 minutes ago, Native Floridian 26 said: It does no harm to book Flexible flights through FlightEase to lock into the price. No downside, and if they get cheaper, you can rebook all the way up until final payment. That's the joy of FE. Also, they generally don't sell the lowest basic economy fares. You'll usually get your luggage included which makes a difference in the price when comparing to other travel sites. For clarification, "Flight Ease" is part of ....a division of the HAL company? .......or is an outside company that HAL has a relationship with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YXU AC*SE Posted February 9, 2023 #55 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, SSBrickNJ said: For clarification ... Flight Ease® is the airline interface to POLAR / Onesource which is the GDS for HAL / Princess / Cunard / Seabourn. The wordmark is owned by 'HOLLAND AMERICA LINE N.V. CORPORATION CURACAO 450 THIRD AVENUE WEST SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98119'. So short answer, yes. Scott. Edited February 9, 2023 by YXU AC*SE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #56 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) First step is log in to my HAL account Second step is "Manage My BOOKING" 😉 Travel Planning Pre and Post Cruise Travel Check the box next to "FLIGHTS" Select "Book and Manage Flights" * I'm in. It worked. Thanks! 🙂 Edited February 9, 2023 by SSBrickNJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted February 9, 2023 #57 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) We have often used the air programs for CCL, RCCL and NCL with good results . The big savings seem to be with international flights . Do not rely on the site to pick well . Several times we were offered flights with layovers which were way too short and therefore bound for failure . Other times a different option for a small increase in price was much better . Remember, the cruise line acts like a TA and airline loyalty plans may determine which flight you book . Additional points and luggage allowances may be received . On 2/5/2023 at 3:07 PM, Hlitner said: There are pros/cons to using Flightease. As others have advised, you can simply go into your own HAL account (online) and access the Flightease booking engine to explore what offers exist for your desired air routes. In our own experience, there can be tremendous savings for international Business/First Class and lesser savings for economy and premium economy. But the only way to know the answer to your question is to price-out your air options on the HAL flightease sight and compare to what exists elsewhere. I would add a personal caveat. Do not allow any cruise line to choose your air flights! With nearly any line that offers air, you have an option to pick and choose your own flights. If you let a cruise or river cruise do that on your behalf you are liable to end up with less desirable flights, bad connections, etc. HAL's Flightease program does not charge you extra fees if you decide to use that service, And, in many cases you can book flights using their Flexair option which means you do not need to pay for your flights to around final payment time. Hank Always listen to Hanks advice . Edited February 9, 2023 by richstowe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #58 Share Posted February 9, 2023 @FlorenceItaly I put in my departure date and my return date. Economy Search All Airlines ........yet it comes back as "No flights found" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #59 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) On the departure it asks for an "Arrive By" time ............I want to select 11:30pm (or midnight) so it gives the software the maximum flexibility....but the latest time I can select in the drop down options is 2:30pm Why? Help!? Edited February 9, 2023 by SSBrickNJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #60 Share Posted February 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, SSBrickNJ said: @FlorenceItaly I put in my departure date and my return date. Economy Search All Airlines ........yet it comes back as "No flights found" Is it more than 330 days out? I would go into my account but I am afraid to touch anything, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #61 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, FlorenceItaly said: Is it more than 330 days out? I would go into my account but I am afraid to touch anything, lol. I am shopping for THIS summer. Wanted to fly out of Newark 7/31/23 When I changed the departure date to August 1st I was able to select "Anytime"....but it did not matter. "No flights found" I'm gonna call the number on that sites screen. Reservations help number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #62 Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, SSBrickNJ said: On the departure it asks for an "Arrive By" time ............I want to select 11:30pm (or midnight) so it gives the software the maximum flexibility....but the latest time I can select in the drop down options is 2:30pm Why? Help!? Are you flying in the day of the cruise? If so, it wants you to arrive in time not to miss ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #63 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, SSBrickNJ said: I am shopping for THIS summer. Wanted to fly out of Newark 7/31/23 When I changed the departure date to August 1st I was able to select "Anytime"....but it did not matter. "No flights found" I'm gonna call the number on that sites screen. Reservations help number. I got something. I tapped here and there and got a "hit" for 2 flights. $3,268 restricted Roundtrip for 2 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #64 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, SSBrickNJ said: I am shopping for THIS summer. Wanted to fly out of Newark 7/31/23 When I changed the departure date to August 1st I was able to select "Anytime"....but it did not matter. "No flights found" I'm gonna call the number on that sites screen. Reservations help number. Sounds like the site is acting wonky. I am wondering if they are doing something. For the FIRST time today when I logged into my account on both bookings I have on the main page it said something like "Flights starting at XXXX" I have never seen this message previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #65 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just now, SSBrickNJ said: I got something. I tapped here and there and got a "hit" for 2 flights. $3,268 restricted Roundtrip for 2 people You want flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #66 Share Posted February 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said: Are you flying in the day of the cruise? If so, it wants you to arrive in time not to miss ship. No. The cruise departs on 8/2. We want to arrive 2 days prior if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #67 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just now, FlorenceItaly said: You want flexible. Please explain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #68 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, FlorenceItaly said: You want flexible. I see. Restricted is Pay Now Flexible is Pay Later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSBrickNJ Posted February 9, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Both flights displayed are FROM EWR NJ to CPH The screen does not show the return flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #70 Share Posted February 9, 2023 If you feel like it call the number, if not try in a bit. It sounds like the site is not working properly. I am an early riser and have luck with early morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #71 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, SSBrickNJ said: Both flights displayed are FROM EWR NJ to CPH The screen does not show the return flight. Double check and make sure you have both departure and return chosen. Because you also have the option to choose departure or return ONLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #72 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I JUST realized I can go into my one booking that I do not have flight reservations for and see if site is working. DUH!!! BRB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #73 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Did you select(green button) the Departure flight? I think you need to do this to get to the return flight screen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted February 9, 2023 #74 Share Posted February 9, 2023 The site seems to be working okay for me(domestic flights) so make sure all your details are as they should be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted February 9, 2023 #75 Share Posted February 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, SSBrickNJ said: @FlorenceItaly I put in my departure date and my return date. Economy Search All Airlines ........yet it comes back as "No flights found" Try using NYC as your airport code and, if the site is working properly, you should see multiple flights from both JFK and EWR. Also keep in mind that the cruise lines do not contract with all the airlines so it is possible (but unlikely) that there are no available seats for that route on that day. If you still do not get any results you might want to call the cruise line and have them take a look. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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