amyh13 Posted February 16, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I would normally call Carnival for a price reduction but the hold times are insane. I filled out the online form. Denied. I have an Early Saver Fare but I am after final payment. Exact same room category (in fact the room next door) is $30 cheaper under a resident rate. I realize I sound cheap but hey if the shoe fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted February 16, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, amyh13 said: I would normally call Carnival for a price reduction but the hold times are insane. I filled out the online form. Denied. I have an Early Saver Fare but I am after final payment. Exact same room category (in fact the room next door) is $30 cheaper under a resident rate. I realize I sound cheap but hey if the shoe fits. with early saver it doesn't matter if you are after final payment date so you should have gotten the reduction. Did they state why you were denied? I'd resubmit again. Good Luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted February 16, 2022 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Resubmit and make sure in the comments you tell them what you are seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 16, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2022 A room next door is not necessarily the same category. Also be careful if you have any OBC or other perk. and, of course, if port taxes changed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted February 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, BlerkOne said: A room next door is not necessarily the same category. Also be careful if you have any OBC or other perk. and, of course, if port taxes changed... It's definitely the same category. I confirmed. And they gave me no reason for denial. Just a link to the T&C. When it asks for the "promotion" do I put early saver or the new lower fare that I am seeing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcruiselover Posted February 16, 2022 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, amyh13 said: It's definitely the same category. I confirmed. And they gave me no reason for denial. Just a link to the T&C. When it asks for the "promotion" do I put early saver or the new lower fare that I am seeing? You put the new promotion that you’re trying to price match to. Do you have a PVP? If so, your PVP should be able to take care of this with either an email or phone call. Wait times for PVP’s aren’t long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I booked over the phone but did not get her name or extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 16, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2022 and, of course, does you address with Carnival match one that qualifies for a resident rate? Did you upgrade to your current cabin from a lower category? There are exclusions in the T&C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 minute ago, BlerkOne said: and, of course, does you address with Carnival match one that qualifies for a resident rate? Did you upgrade to your current cabin from a lower category? There are exclusions in the T&C. 6 minutes ago, nwcruiselover said: You put the new promotion that you’re trying to price match to. Do you have a PVP? If so, your PVP should be able to take care of this with either an email or phone call. Wait times for PVP’s aren’t long. Address is the same. State is Georgia. No upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 16, 2022 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Just now, amyh13 said: Address is the same. State is Georgia. No upgrades. Call Carnival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 minute ago, BlerkOne said: Call Carnival That is what I am going to do. I have already submitted another form as well. And it is actually $130 so I plan to be relentless! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandmsdad Posted February 16, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I have emailed my PVP several times in the past couple of week about getting price change for March sailing. Each time he was successful in getting me more OBC. As a result I was able to get additional $250 OBC. I think the go to advice is to get a PVP if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCruiser09/09 Posted February 16, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I always added screen shots of the new fare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted February 16, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Update! I was on hold for a while but got the $130 OBC!!! Now if if April 2 will hurry up and get here. Also got denied on my second online submission with no explanation. Calling is the best advice. Thanks so much everyone! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginabab Posted February 16, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Interesting Thanks for posting Glad you were successful My travel agent says I will get a credit card refund, since our fare was reduced after final payment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianef Posted February 16, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I just booked on a VIFP rate with code POK.This is for May and had to be paid in full.If rates go down do you think there is a chance of getting obc for difference?I know it is a restricted rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandmsdad Posted February 16, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I too had made final payment. I did not get credit card refund. They gave me OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted February 16, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, amyh13 said: Update! I was on hold for a while but got the $130 OBC!!! Now if if April 2 will hurry up and get here. Also got denied on my second online submission with no explanation. Calling is the best advice. Thanks so much everyone! Glad to hear you were sucessful. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted February 16, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, dianef said: I just booked on a VIFP rate with code POK.This is for May and had to be paid in full.If rates go down do you think there is a chance of getting obc for difference?I know it is a restricted rate. Thats what i am booked under and I believe the answer is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginabab Posted February 17, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2022 3 hours ago, ginabab said: Interesting Thanks for posting Glad you were successful My travel agent says I will get a credit card refund, since our fare was reduced after final payment Hmmm … I wonder if our credit card refund with happen, given all the OBC refund responses I will keep you posted I’m thinking it may take a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted February 17, 2022 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2022 20 hours ago, BlerkOne said: Call Carnival Agreed. I submitted a price reduction request last week, and the fare INCREASED. I called my PVP and she straightened it out. And no - you do NOT sound cheap! $30 is $30! You go, girl! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyh13 Posted February 17, 2022 Author #22 Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, LHARTWICK said: Agreed. I submitted a price reduction request last week, and the fare INCREASED. I called my PVP and she straightened it out. And no - you do NOT sound cheap! $30 is $30! You go, girl! 🙂 It was actually $130!! I was including the deposit in the difference! Covers one persons tips then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80sGal Posted February 18, 2022 #23 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Can someone clarify this for me: If we book under Early Saver and then change to a different promo offer, and after that, a rate reduction occurs, can it still be claimed? I've heard conflicting answers on this. I've heard "once an early saver, always an early saver" and then I've heard that once you switch Rate Codes, you are accepting the new T and C, and Early Saver no longer applies. Which scenario is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parothead Posted February 19, 2022 #24 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I called today for a price reduction on a courtesy hold and was talking to an operator in 5 minutes. it was only $70 but she changed it right away. i was so impressed i went ahead and put deposit down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellaleah Posted February 19, 2022 #25 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 hour ago, 80sGal said: Can someone clarify this for me: If we book under Early Saver and then change to a different promo offer, and after that, a rate reduction occurs, can it still be claimed? I've heard conflicting answers on this. I've heard "once an early saver, always an early saver" and then I've heard that once you switch Rate Codes, you are accepting the new T and C, and Early Saver no longer applies. Which scenario is correct? Several years ago I had ES and changed to a resident rate. Later I was told that once I switched to the resident rate, I could not change again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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