Trenitalia confusion...please help
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Trenitalia confusion...please help
I know I'm old and sometimes have a hard time understanding but...
I am monitoring the Trenitalia site for discount fares for May, 2013.
I know that fares do not appear before 120 days. I know that discounts come and go, but would someone try to explain why the discount exists for a single ticket and not two tickets?
For example, I'm looking at Milano Centrale to Venezia S Lucia for May 18, 2013, 1st class, 11:35, and it shows an Economy fare of 38 Euro (the Super Economy is sold out) FOR ONE. If I update to 2 people, the Economy fare shows SOLD OUT!!?
Any insight??
Do you think I could do two separate transactions for one ticket each rather than one transaction for two people (I'm "registered")?
Thanks!!!
I am monitoring the Trenitalia site for discount fares for May, 2013.
I know that fares do not appear before 120 days. I know that discounts come and go, but would someone try to explain why the discount exists for a single ticket and not two tickets?
For example, I'm looking at Milano Centrale to Venezia S Lucia for May 18, 2013, 1st class, 11:35, and it shows an Economy fare of 38 Euro (the Super Economy is sold out) FOR ONE. If I update to 2 people, the Economy fare shows SOLD OUT!!?
Any insight??
Do you think I could do two separate transactions for one ticket each rather than one transaction for two people (I'm "registered")?
Thanks!!!
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Do you need 1st class for a short train ride (2 1/2 hours)? The 9€ fares are available for 2nd class. They aren't often available for 1st class at 9€. Usually a 1st class discount is more likely to be 19€ or 29€. I would think you should be able to purchase that date (isn't it 120 days already?).
This is a picture of 2nd class on the fast trains. Did you check to see if the same thing happens when you add a person to 2nd class?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ssainterno.jpg
This is a picture of 2nd class on the fast trains. Did you check to see if the same thing happens when you add a person to 2nd class?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ssainterno.jpg
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kybourbon: We just want this trip first class You're correct, the 1st class low fares are other than 9€ but that's OK.
BTW, the same thing does happen for 2nd class as well on the few dates checked.
A_Brit_In_Ischia and danon: I can buy the "last one" thinking but for the few different dates I've checked, there is only one! Although it seems a bit strange since I've checked the latest date and there is just one?!!
To all, thanks for responding!
BTW, the same thing does happen for 2nd class as well on the few dates checked.
A_Brit_In_Ischia and danon: I can buy the "last one" thinking but for the few different dates I've checked, there is only one! Although it seems a bit strange since I've checked the latest date and there is just one?!!
To all, thanks for responding!
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I also see that the first class economy fares are supposedly all sold out - though not for one.
I don't believe this because when you choose the "select your seat" option you'll see all seats in the coach are available. So I think you could do two separate transactions and choose adjacent seats.
Really don't know why it doesn't give you the option to buy two - blame it on the marketing department!
I don't believe this because when you choose the "select your seat" option you'll see all seats in the coach are available. So I think you could do two separate transactions and choose adjacent seats.
Really don't know why it doesn't give you the option to buy two - blame it on the marketing department!
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I don't see any super economy 1st cl until later in the day (24€) around 4:30. Book the 12:35 train. It allows you to select 2 people in 1st cl economy (38€ each).
Enter your number of people on the first screen when you are selecting your cities.
>>>I don't believe this because when you choose the "select your seat" option you'll see all seats in the coach are available.<<<
Just because seats are available, it doesn't mean those seats will be sold at a discount.
Enter your number of people on the first screen when you are selecting your cities.
>>>I don't believe this because when you choose the "select your seat" option you'll see all seats in the coach are available.<<<
Just because seats are available, it doesn't mean those seats will be sold at a discount.
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Allow me to add that trenitalia.com isn't the world's most user friendly website.
An option is to buy from a reliable agent. You may get an upcharge. No one get excited; it's just an option.
In the past, I've enjoyed working with Byron at budgeteuropeantravel.com. I assume he sells tickets for Italian trains. No one get excited; it's just an assumption. ;-)
An option is to buy from a reliable agent. You may get an upcharge. No one get excited; it's just an option.
In the past, I've enjoyed working with Byron at budgeteuropeantravel.com. I assume he sells tickets for Italian trains. No one get excited; it's just an assumption. ;-)
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