When we booked our flights, we were able to get a fantastic deal- only when we split the group of seven into two separate queries. When we asked for seven tickets, the price increased. However, we got creative and booked three and four tickets to get the fantastic deal.
So we traveled with two confirmation numbers.
Not a problem until weather delays caused us to miss our connection. The airline automatically re-booked us on the next available flights.
The problem?
We were re-booked on separate flights. The computer did not notice that the teething infant, the four year old without a nap and the two moms were booked on the later flights and the dads went on the early flight.
After standing in line for 45 minutes, I still was unable to change this since all flights were booked and 30 passengers were waiting standby for these flights.
It worked fine for us since mothers were able to fly with the kids and the dads arrived early to get our luggage and car.
However, this is a good reminder – separate confirmation numbers can be a problem – especially if children are involved.
Sometimes the airlines will combine the two itineraries in the computer system. And sometimes they won’t. (I won’t get into this here.)
Keep this in mind when booking and imagine the confirmation numbers flying separately.
Does it work? This can be an issue if traveling with elderly parents, minors, sick passengers, or on international flights.
Confirmation numbers matter more than last names when traveling.
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