Continental Airlines introduces FareLock for ticket purchasing

2010-12-15 11:04:31 GMT+7 (ICT)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (BNO NEWS) -- Continental Airlines on Monday introduced FareLock, an option which 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.

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Continental doesn't fly to Thailand and code-share flights don't qualify for "fare-lock" and fare-lock isn't really much of a deal. Why is this news, why is it even on TV, and why did I just waste 20 seconds typing?

I'd love it if Continental started flying to BKK so I could use my miles accumulated long ago.

I'd love it if Continental started flying to BKK so I could use my miles accumulated long ago.

What's stopping you? CO may not fly to Bangkok themselves but any number of their Star Alliance partners do, plus they do have the codeshare flights that you mentioned.

Edited December 18, 201015 yr by ovenman

el jefe

Just be patient and soon all your Continental Miles will become United Miles and they do have flights to Thailand