Not taking 1st segment result in cancellation of rest of trip?
Mar 6, 2011, 1:36 pm
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Not taking 1st segment result in cancellation of rest of trip?
I want to book SEA-YYC tickets on AS for August, but prices have been very high for a while (>$400). However, I see that roundtrip LAS-YYC with a connection in SEA is frequently discounted to just $230. Is it possible for me to book a roundtrip LAS-YYC-LAS ticket (with connections in SEA) and just take the SEA-YYC and YYC-SEA segments? Or is it better to book 2 one-way tickets LAS-YYC and YYC-LAS and just take the SEA-YYC and YYC-SEA segments?
Do you frequent AS travelers think this type of itinerary possible without getting part or all of the trip canceled due to not showing up for the LAS segments? TIA!
Do you frequent AS travelers think this type of itinerary possible without getting part or all of the trip canceled due to not showing up for the LAS segments? TIA!
Mar 6, 2011, 2:04 pm
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The one-way YYC-LAS seems easier to get away with since YYC-SEA is the first segment.
Mar 6, 2011, 2:17 pm
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If you are booked LAS-SEA-YYC and do not show up for LAS-SEA they will cancel your SEA-YYC regardless of you being checked in or not; they do scan the boarding passes as passengers enter the plane, and it's this scan that determines if you have taken the segment or not.
Mar 6, 2011, 5:49 pm
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You *can*, theoretically, book YYC-SEA-LAS one-way and skip the SEA-LAS segment; however, it's a violation of the AS contract of carriage, and if you make a habit of it AS will not be happy with you (and may very well take it out on your Mileage Plan account). This practice is called "hidden city ticketing," and you can search the forums or Google for more information.
Mar 7, 2011, 3:03 pm
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You *can*, theoretically, book YYC-SEA-LAS one-way and skip the SEA-LAS segment; however, it's a violation of the AS contract of carriage, and if you make a habit of it AS will not be happy with you (and may very well take it out on your Mileage Plan account). This practice is called "hidden city ticketing," and you can search the forums or Google for more information.
Mar 9, 2011, 11:50 am
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what if you factor in a SEA-LAS oneway?
One way SEA-LAS
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RT- LAS-SEA-YYC-SEA-LAS?
if you don't take the last flight, they can't cancel the rest of your itinerary (though technically, still a violation of the terms and conditions fine print.
or a LAS-SEA RT?
longer trip, but more miles.
One way SEA-LAS
+
RT- LAS-SEA-YYC-SEA-LAS?
if you don't take the last flight, they can't cancel the rest of your itinerary (though technically, still a violation of the terms and conditions fine print.
or a LAS-SEA RT?
longer trip, but more miles.
Mar 9, 2011, 2:02 pm
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what if you factor in a SEA-LAS oneway?
One way SEA-LAS
+
RT- LAS-SEA-YYC-SEA-LAS?
if you don't take the last flight, they can't cancel the rest of your itinerary (though technically, still a violation of the terms and conditions fine print.
or a LAS-SEA RT?
longer trip, but more miles.
One way SEA-LAS
+
RT- LAS-SEA-YYC-SEA-LAS?
if you don't take the last flight, they can't cancel the rest of your itinerary (though technically, still a violation of the terms and conditions fine print.
or a LAS-SEA RT?
longer trip, but more miles.
Mar 9, 2011, 3:34 pm
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Suppose SEA-LAS is only $50, then you go SEA-LAS, then LAS-SEA-YYC-SEA and throw away SEA-LAS. More miles, less money.
Mar 9, 2011, 3:41 pm
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Mar 9, 2011, 6:48 pm
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