Requesting a change to travel plan due to weather
Jan 3, 2014, 11:23 am
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Requesting a change to travel plan due to weather
Hi,
I am currently booked on VCE - LHR - JFK - LAX on 1/17. It was booked that way originally to generate the extra 500 miles as opposed to LHR - LAX non stop, probably not worth it in hindsight.
Now, I wish to avoid JFK, do you think I should be required to pay the change fee or should AA accommodate my request for no charge to avoid any potential cancelled flights.
Thanks!
I am currently booked on VCE - LHR - JFK - LAX on 1/17. It was booked that way originally to generate the extra 500 miles as opposed to LHR - LAX non stop, probably not worth it in hindsight.
Now, I wish to avoid JFK, do you think I should be required to pay the change fee or should AA accommodate my request for no charge to avoid any potential cancelled flights.
Thanks!
Jan 3, 2014, 11:27 am
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Hi,
I am currently booked on VCE - LHR - JFK - LAX on 1/17. It was booked that way originally to generate the extra 500 miles as opposed to LHR - LAX non stop, probably not worth it in hindsight.
Now, I wish to avoid JFK, do you think I should be required to pay the change fee or should AA accommodate my request for no charge to avoid any potential cancelled flights.
I am currently booked on VCE - LHR - JFK - LAX on 1/17. It was booked that way originally to generate the extra 500 miles as opposed to LHR - LAX non stop, probably not worth it in hindsight.
Now, I wish to avoid JFK, do you think I should be required to pay the change fee or should AA accommodate my request for no charge to avoid any potential cancelled flights.
(At present, its forecast to be in the mid to upper 40s and sunny on 1/17, of course this far out, that could change).
Last edited by bdemaria; Jan 3, 2014 at 11:32 am
Jan 3, 2014, 11:30 am
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That stop would never be worth it for a measly 500 miles IMO.
Jan 3, 2014, 12:49 pm
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The 17th is two weeks away. No, AA won't change the routing two weeks out for potential weather issues. Connect in JFK in January, other than maybe to take advantage of a lower fare, just nuts.
Jan 3, 2014, 1:34 pm
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There could be WX issues anywhere in the world that far out. Unless there's a weather waiver issued, OP will pay a change fee + fare difference (if any).
Jan 4, 2014, 4:24 am
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Jan 4, 2014, 8:34 pm
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