I class tickets

Dino81 · Nov 8, 12, 10:56 am

I've got an I class ticket and I know that theres a lot of restrictions on it, can't upgrade, can't change date/time of flights and can't cancel. BUT does anyone know if there are any ways around it so that I could cancel without losing the whole/large sum of the fare that I paid for it?

NeverFirst · Nov 8, 12, 11:00 am

Pray for a flight cancellation so your travel plans don't work?

Apart from that, no.

rossmacd · Nov 8, 12, 11:03 am

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Originally Posted by Dino81

I've got an I class ticket and I know that theres a lot of restrictions on it, can't upgrade, can't change date/time of flights and can't cancel. BUT does anyone know if there are any ways around it so that I could cancel without losing the whole/large sum of the fare that I paid for it?

It wouldn't be a restricted ticket if there ways around getting your money back

Dino81 · Nov 8, 12, 11:10 am

Didn't think I had any chance but no harm in asking all you knowledgeable folks!

NeverFirst · Nov 8, 12, 11:19 am

Remember to cancel the ticket though, and not just do a no-show, because that way you'll at least get the taxes refunded, which is better than nothing.

Getafix · Nov 8, 12, 11:30 am

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Originally Posted by NeverFirst

Remember to cancel the ticket though, and not just do a no-show, because that way you'll at least get the taxes refunded, which is better than nothing.

The Taxes are always refundable whether Voluntary Cancellation or No Show.

Sixth Freedom · Nov 8, 12, 11:31 am

I do think that BA should allow some flexibility with these tickets. Something like GBP 500 change fee plus upgrade to R class would probably suffice.

No refund on cancellation I still support though!

NeverFirst · Nov 8, 12, 11:31 am

Good to know, thanks.

jcm9000 · Nov 8, 12, 1:01 pm

I bought an I ticketed club return gcm - lhr last week. Mentioned I could cancel or change for GBP300.

dunk · Nov 8, 12, 1:10 pm

Restrictions depend very much on market/point-of-sale. There are similarly 'lax' restrictions from e.g. the Gulf.

ex-UK, you have to spend considerably more to get any kind of flexibility, e.g. LHR-JFK-LHR I return is c. GBP2400, R return is nearer 4k with a GBP200 change or cancellation charge.

stevie · Nov 8, 12, 1:14 pm

You can change the dates for a fee of 300 I think, and any fare difference, so if I is available you just pay the change fee. Also you can upgrade with avios if available F there. I have done this on numerous occassions.

stifle · Nov 8, 12, 1:30 pm

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Originally Posted by stevie

You can change the dates for a fee of 300 I think, and any fare difference, so if I is available you just pay the change fee. Also you can upgrade with avios if available F there. I have done this on numerous occassions.

Ex-UK that is incorrect. Ex-many other places it is valid.

Dino81 · Nov 8, 12, 1:31 pm

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Originally Posted by stevie

You can change the dates for a fee of 300 I think, and any fare difference, so if I is available you just pay the change fee. Also you can upgrade with avios if available F there. I have done this on numerous occassions.

When I rang BAEC to ask about changing the inbound flight, I was told that with the booking being an I class, I wouldn't be able to change it. Wasn't even offered to pay a fee or anything, just a straight out no.

stevie · Nov 8, 12, 1:50 pm

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Originally Posted by stifle

Ex-UK that is incorrect. Ex-many other places it is valid.

This is correct, I am always ex-Ireland.

jcm9000 · Nov 8, 12, 2:49 pm

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This is correct, I am always ex-Ireland.

Saying it quietly since i like being able to change I tickets and most definitely devils advocate type buffoonery, isn't that a bit...discriminatory...towards Brit residents? Then again I am sure there are a few instances where such things go the other way