Return segment out of range- possible?
Dec 18, 2014, 11:33 am
#1
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Return segment out of range- possible?
I'm trying to ticket an itinerary that is
LIN-LHR-BOS in July returning 31 December 2015 but BA.com only goes so far as the 9th or so of December.
If I do get it issued I have heard differing stories about whether it can be changed... some people say it's 12 months from date of issue, the fare rules state 12 months from date of departure...
Does anyone know if this can be done? The fare I found is fantastic.
LIN-LHR-BOS in July returning 31 December 2015 but BA.com only goes so far as the 9th or so of December.
If I do get it issued I have heard differing stories about whether it can be changed... some people say it's 12 months from date of issue, the fare rules state 12 months from date of departure...
Does anyone know if this can be done? The fare I found is fantastic.
Dec 18, 2014, 2:55 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2013
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If you purchase the fare now, with dates that are in range you will not be able to extend the return date to the 31/12/2015 when it becomes available as you will be over 12 months from the original ticketing date.
Once the outbound sectors have been flown it can then be changed to any date within 12 months of the outbound sectors.
Once the outbound sectors have been flown it can then be changed to any date within 12 months of the outbound sectors.
Dec 19, 2014, 7:20 am
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If you purchase the fare now, with dates that are in range you will not be able to extend the return date to the 31/12/2015 when it becomes available as you will be over 12 months from the original ticketing date.
Once the outbound sectors have been flown it can then be changed to any date within 12 months of the outbound sectors.
Once the outbound sectors have been flown it can then be changed to any date within 12 months of the outbound sectors.
Dec 19, 2014, 10:31 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Not if initial reservation is made over the telephone..the agent can add a note re out of system range which would mean that when the desired date comes in range no change or service fee will be charged although any fare and tax increase will need to be paid.
Dec 19, 2014, 3:17 pm
#6
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this would render booking now to secure a better fare moot, no?
So back to why not wait until return is in range.