precision80
Feb 11, 08, 8:54 pm
is it possible to book a refundable ticket just to see the seat map and then cancel the flight after seeing availability? are there any restrictions on the refundable fares?
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dinosims
Feb 11, 08, 10:25 pm
Haha, that's certainly a way to see the seatmap 'before' booking. However, just know that credit card companies often debit from the card immediately, and process credits a bit slower (even if B6 processes it right away).
Also, some of the seats available to you when you purchase a refundable fare aren't available to most of the lower priced non-refundable fares, so you can't assume that your options will be the same (there's a post somewhere on the forum that says exactly which seats are blocked for higher paying fares).
Also, some of the seats available to you when you purchase a refundable fare aren't available to most of the lower priced non-refundable fares, so you can't assume that your options will be the same (there's a post somewhere on the forum that says exactly which seats are blocked for higher paying fares).
caphis
Feb 11, 08, 10:29 pm
That's possible, yes. If you've got the money to do so, that is.
Make sure to book it online, though. The $10 phone fee isn't refundable.
Make sure to book it online, though. The $10 phone fee isn't refundable.
sbm12
Feb 12, 08, 7:44 am
Haha, that's certainly a way to see the seatmap 'before' booking. However, just know that credit card companies often debit from the card immediately, and process credits a bit slower (even if B6 processes it right away).
My experience with refundable fares on other carriers is that the CC company issues an authorization immediately, but that the carrier and the CC company wait a bit to actually process the transactions as they know there are some that cancel immediately and whatnot. This saves a bit of transaction processing effort on both sides.
My experience with refundable fares on other carriers is that the CC company issues an authorization immediately, but that the carrier and the CC company wait a bit to actually process the transactions as they know there are some that cancel immediately and whatnot. This saves a bit of transaction processing effort on both sides.
precision80
Feb 12, 08, 6:26 pm
Haha, that's certainly a way to see the seatmap 'before' booking. However, just know that credit card companies often debit from the card immediately, and process credits a bit slower (even if B6 processes it right away).
Also, some of the seats available to you when you purchase a refundable fare aren't available to most of the lower priced non-refundable fares, so you can't assume that your options will be the same (there's a post somewhere on the forum that says exactly which seats are blocked for higher paying fares).
i know that there are some seats that are "reserved" but i have to figure on a Caribbean route there wont be too many Y fares purchased so my odds of scoring a seat at 24hrs prior are pretty good depending on what hasn't been booked.
Also, some of the seats available to you when you purchase a refundable fare aren't available to most of the lower priced non-refundable fares, so you can't assume that your options will be the same (there's a post somewhere on the forum that says exactly which seats are blocked for higher paying fares).
i know that there are some seats that are "reserved" but i have to figure on a Caribbean route there wont be too many Y fares purchased so my odds of scoring a seat at 24hrs prior are pretty good depending on what hasn't been booked.