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Traveller nearly loses €39 Prague-Milan flight over wrong click
Original: ✈️ The €39 flight I almost missed because of one wrong click. I was booking Prague → Milan. Saw €39. Got excited. Clicke
A traveller booking a Prague to Milan flight spotted a €39 fare, clicked to book, then realised they had selected the wrong month, with the same route priced at €210. After cancelling and waiting 20 minutes, the cheap fare returned. The anecdote highlights how volatile airline pricing can be, with fares shifting dramatically within minutes depending on dates and demand.
Why now: The relatable story of flight price volatility and booking mistakes resonates with frequent travellers.
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- ✈️ The €39 flight I almost missed because of one wrong click. I was booking Prague → Milan. Saw €39. Got excited. Clicked "book." Then I noticed the date. Wrong month. The price jumped to €210. Cancelled. Went back. Waited 20 minutes. Same flight. €39 again. Lesson: never book… · Travelway@mastodon.world · 3
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