What If I'm HOPING to get bumped?
#16
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: SEA
Programs: NZ Elite (*G)
Posts: 655
As I mentioned, I simply can't cancel the flight, which is what I'd prefer. I can get a credit, IF I'm booking a new flight to replace it, plus the $200 change fee. The thing is that I don't know when I'll be able to go again. On American, I could simply cancel, then use that credit within a year of purchasing the original ticket.
I did do a preliminary change on their website to see what the prices were. If I was to fly out in late September, the price would only be the change fee of $200. But I don't know if that will be good for me. I think it's best to just cut my loses and lose this and plan better next time.
I did do a preliminary change on their website to see what the prices were. If I was to fly out in late September, the price would only be the change fee of $200. But I don't know if that will be good for me. I think it's best to just cut my loses and lose this and plan better next time.
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 11
From what I understand based on comments here and from a friend who did this recently, you should be able to get credit for a future flight, provided you use it within a year. It doesn't have to be to London and you don't have to book it now. At least that was the case for my friend.
#18
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 11
Well, not exactly. Changing the fight to a future date that I'm not sure is completely doable would just be adding to my losses, as I would've lost another $200.
#19
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: LON, PDX
Programs: DL PM, AS MVP 75K, HH/SPG/MR Gold, Amex Plat, PRG, CSR
Posts: 2,064
#21
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 11
I went ahead and changed the ticket to the last week in September. That's when the prices were back down to the $690 I paid. The downside is that I can't pick my seats as of yet.
Thanks for the input by all.
Thanks for the input by all.
Last edited by DGCA3; Apr 16, 2017 at 11:04 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: NZ Koru
Posts: 6,405
I went ahead and changed the ticket to the last week in September. That's when the prices were back down to the $690 I paid. The downside is that I can't pick my seats anymore. They will be assigned upon boarding. So, hello middle seat! I'm not sure why I'd get penalized if I paid their fee..
#23
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 11
Thanks for the info, Caveman. That makes sense. I'll check back with their site in a few days.