Using a 2-4-1 when the return leg isnt available yet..
Sep 9, 2012, 2:18 am
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Using a 2-4-1 when the return leg isnt available yet..
Really quick question and i think i know the answer that i can...
I want lhr-lax the flight we want is now available
Return we want is vegas-lhr
Can i book the 241 as a one way to lax now online then ring up and change it to 'open jaw' return in 3 weeks when the vegas flight is available?
I want lhr-lax the flight we want is now available
Return we want is vegas-lhr
Can i book the 241 as a one way to lax now online then ring up and change it to 'open jaw' return in 3 weeks when the vegas flight is available?
Sep 9, 2012, 2:22 am
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I don't believe so. You can change the return date so if there is a return flight available now on the wrong date you can book that. You will pay for each change though.
Sep 9, 2012, 2:28 am
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Really? I'm not sure about open jaw but I was told that it is possible to book a single 2-4-1 and then change it to a return and pay the extra avios. This is more or less the only way to get flights to the popular destinations with poor availability (SYD, JNB ETC)
Sep 9, 2012, 2:38 am
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I hesitate to contradict Henkybaby but I believe you can book a single then add the return segment later. The fact of it being open jaw is immaterial. I think it's a recognised tactic for securing outbound seats before the returns have opened up. There is normally a booking amendment fee. Maybe ring exec club to see if they can confirm it's allowable? (But call them twice to check the answers tally).
Having said that, Henybaby's suggestion (book any available return date as a temporary placeholder) clearly would work.
Having said that, Henybaby's suggestion (book any available return date as a temporary placeholder) clearly would work.
Sep 9, 2012, 3:15 am
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Oh, please don't hesitate. I have no experience with 241s since unfortunately you don't get them in FR or NL. I assumed (possible in error) that you needed to book it as a complete return and merely suggested a workaround. If it is not needed, all the better.
Sep 9, 2012, 3:56 am
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I've seen this queried and answered in the affirmative on past threads but what I've never seen answered (though asked on a few occasions) is how this process would comply with the return on a 241 having to be within 1 yr of ticket issue. Assuming one books first sector as soon as available at 355 days out and ticketing is then pretty much immediate, the rule implies that maximum stay at destination would be only 10 days. Is this a correct interpretation or have others found flexibility when adding a later return?
Sep 9, 2012, 4:03 am
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OP does need to be wary of the 365 day rule; ie. the 3 week gap may well cause an issue on that point.
A suggested work-around is, as OP notes, to call BA and secure the o/b; with a view to re-ticketing with the i/b.
A suggested work-around is, as OP notes, to call BA and secure the o/b; with a view to re-ticketing with the i/b.
Oct 13, 2012, 4:00 am
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I've seen this queried and answered in the affirmative on past threads but what I've never seen answered (though asked on a few occasions) is how this process would comply with the return on a 241 having to be within 1 yr of ticket issue. Assuming one books first sector as soon as available at 355 days out and ticketing is then pretty much immediate, the rule implies that maximum stay at destination would be only 10 days. Is this a correct interpretation or have others found flexibility when adding a later return?
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