lifemiles "close in" bookings
Jul 20, 2014, 4:54 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2008
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lifemiles "close in" bookings
Does any one known what is the restrict of "close in" booking and cancellation using lifemiles?
Can I book a flight depart 2 hours (using 2 hours as example) later using lifemiles?
Can I cancel a lifemiles award 2 hours (using 2 hours as example) before departure and still get the refund?
Thank you!
Can I book a flight depart 2 hours (using 2 hours as example) later using lifemiles?
Can I cancel a lifemiles award 2 hours (using 2 hours as example) before departure and still get the refund?
Thank you!
Jul 21, 2014, 12:29 am
#5
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You can try booking "close-in" but for some airlines ticketing can take a while (I've seen 24hrs) so you take your chances. I've had no problems cancelling even just before (or even after a flight when my cancellation couldn't be processed).
Jul 21, 2014, 1:51 am
#6
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OP - Its a risky bet. If its a simple trip (like 1 segment) and you have used your LM account before and know that your cc wont flag it as a foreign transaction etc, you can book LM close-in. If you are stuck in ticketing, you are doomed though. Cancellation is painful, but possible.
Jul 26, 2014, 10:25 am
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I have a close in booking that I want to use lifemiles for, 1 day before departure
The space exists now but I do not know cancel options
Any help welcome
Can I cancel online at all?
The space exists now but I do not know cancel options
Any help welcome
Can I cancel online at all?
Jul 27, 2014, 8:42 am
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Let's all agree that if you have nothing constructive to add to the thread, you don't need to post. There is a trend that is creeping into the board, of sniping at others for questions that one would rather not see posted. If you have a problem with a posting, instead use the "Report A Bad Post" button, and let the moderation process proceed.
It is realized that the community is frustrated with recent changes to the LifeMiles program. However that is not an excuse to snipe at other posters, who ultimately are just as frustrated as you may be.
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It is realized that the community is frustrated with recent changes to the LifeMiles program. However that is not an excuse to snipe at other posters, who ultimately are just as frustrated as you may be.
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Last edited by Moderator2; Jul 27, 2014 at 8:52 am
