Pass-Fare Calculator
08-16-2015, 11:12 AM
#1
Moderate Moderator
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Curator at Static Display
Posts: 5,681
Pass-Fare Calculator
Is there a calculator function on Flying together for Buddy passes and upgraded pass travel?
I can find the document explaining that it's X% of the fare on the day of travel, etc, but I thought there used to be a "Fill in the field" calculator where you said "Going A to B, this class, this date, this travel status," and it gave a fare.
Admittedly, the Travel section in FT is not the easiest to navigate (kind of like the TK section).
I can find the document explaining that it's X% of the fare on the day of travel, etc, but I thought there used to be a "Fill in the field" calculator where you said "Going A to B, this class, this date, this travel status," and it gave a fare.
Admittedly, the Travel section in FT is not the easiest to navigate (kind of like the TK section).
08-16-2015, 11:34 AM
#2
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,639
Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer
Is there a calculator function on Flying together for Buddy passes and upgraded pass travel?
I can find the document explaining that it's X% of the fare on the day of travel, etc, but I thought there used to be a "Fill in the field" calculator where you said "Going A to B, this class, this date, this travel status," and it gave a fare.
Admittedly, the Travel section in FT is not the easiest to navigate (kind of like the TK section).
I can find the document explaining that it's X% of the fare on the day of travel, etc, but I thought there used to be a "Fill in the field" calculator where you said "Going A to B, this class, this date, this travel status," and it gave a fare.
Admittedly, the Travel section in FT is not the easiest to navigate (kind of like the TK section).
Simply start to create a reservation and you will see the charges on step 3 of 5.
Last edited by cadetdrivr; 08-16-2015 at 11:46 AM.
08-17-2015, 04:57 AM
#6
lineholder
Joined APC: Oct 2010
Posts: 51
Warning: the $$ amounts on the fare calculator are considerably less than what it actually turns out to be. Im trying to help my nephew fly as a buddy roundtrip from va-fca...when i researched thru fare calc, it was $300 ish, the options i am choosing from for the next few days are all over $500. And, btw, never book a buddy round trip. If you have to change the return itinerary, the fare changes, you get charged twice, and have to work out a refund. Been there done that.
08-17-2015, 06:39 AM
#7
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: 737
Posts: 1,061
Originally Posted by Privateer20
Warning: the $$ amounts on the fare calculator are considerably less than what it actually turns out to be. Im trying to help my nephew fly as a buddy roundtrip from va-fca...when i researched thru fare calc, it was $300 ish, the options i am choosing from for the next few days are all over $500. And, btw, never book a buddy round trip. If you have to change the return itinerary, the fare changes, you get charged twice, and have to work out a refund. Been there done that.
If you're going to do it just make darn sure the traveler knows the deal and that you're not responsible for getting him home when it doesn't work out. I basically forked out full fare $$ for 2 to get them home because I was so sick of dealing with it.
08-17-2015, 08:31 AM
#9
Moderate Moderator
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Curator at Static Display
Posts: 5,681
I came to the same conclusion. It was for international, so I thought "I should at least check."
It might...might...have saved 20% overall.
But the uncertainty means one day lost sitting in an airport hotel negates any "savings."
It got me wondering though...what are the imputed taxes on my commute?
So, I checked using the fare gonculator. I was kind of shocked.
I think I will be going "jumpseat" a lot more instead of "pass rider." The pass may be free....but the taxes are pretty stiff, especially for multiple times a month.
It might...might...have saved 20% overall.
But the uncertainty means one day lost sitting in an airport hotel negates any "savings."
It got me wondering though...what are the imputed taxes on my commute?
So, I checked using the fare gonculator. I was kind of shocked.
I think I will be going "jumpseat" a lot more instead of "pass rider." The pass may be free....but the taxes are pretty stiff, especially for multiple times a month.
08-17-2015, 11:39 AM
#10
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,639
Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer
It got me wondering though...what are the imputed taxes on my commute?
So, I checked using the fare gonculator. I was kind of shocked.
I think I will be going "jumpseat" a lot more instead of "pass rider." The pass may be free....but the taxes are pretty stiff, especially for multiple times a month.
So, I checked using the fare gonculator. I was kind of shocked.
I think I will be going "jumpseat" a lot more instead of "pass rider." The pass may be free....but the taxes are pretty stiff, especially for multiple times a month.
*Tax withholding is applicable for Enrolled Friend, Same Sex Domestic Partner, Same Sex Parents, Taxable Dependent, Buddy, and Extended Family Buddy travelers only.
Am I missing something? (Serious question)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
