Can companion fare be used for a multi-city trip?
Mar 30, 2016, 11:26 am
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 36
Can companion fare be used for a multi-city trip?
I am looking at possibly using a companion fare, Caribbean $299 version, to book a multi-segment trip.
Example: YYC-YUL-GCM-YYC. (To and from GCM is a connection through YYZ.)
Terms and conditions state "round trip" but I see in previous threads that open jaw was mentioned as a companion fare usage as well.
Has anyone been able to book a multi-segment using a companion fare?
Example: YYC-YUL-GCM-YYC. (To and from GCM is a connection through YYZ.)
Terms and conditions state "round trip" but I see in previous threads that open jaw was mentioned as a companion fare usage as well.
Has anyone been able to book a multi-segment using a companion fare?
Apr 13, 2016, 4:16 pm
#4
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 36
Thanks for the info!
I did finally get a chance to call in, clarify the Companion Fare rules and book a return flight X 2. The call centre rep was very helpful.
I didn't book an open jaw and wasn't able to book multicity, as per Darren's info. The only option was to book a straight return flight, from the list of published fares. I couldn't even create a mini-stopoff by taking an early flight to YYZ as a connection, as it wasn't a published fare. Possible option right now is perhaps using the Gold benefit of changing to an earlier flight at check in for the outbound--that might work subject to availability.
For our purposes, it is +1 for Aeroplan for ease of booking rewards with options and online bookings.
I did finally get a chance to call in, clarify the Companion Fare rules and book a return flight X 2. The call centre rep was very helpful.
I didn't book an open jaw and wasn't able to book multicity, as per Darren's info. The only option was to book a straight return flight, from the list of published fares. I couldn't even create a mini-stopoff by taking an early flight to YYZ as a connection, as it wasn't a published fare. Possible option right now is perhaps using the Gold benefit of changing to an earlier flight at check in for the outbound--that might work subject to availability.
For our purposes, it is +1 for Aeroplan for ease of booking rewards with options and online bookings.
Apr 13, 2016, 5:22 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
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Thanks for the info!
I did finally get a chance to call in, clarify the Companion Fare rules and book a return flight X 2. The call centre rep was very helpful.
I didn't book an open jaw and wasn't able to book multicity, as per Darren's info. The only option was to book a straight return flight, from the list of published fares. I couldn't even create a mini-stopoff by taking an early flight to YYZ as a connection, as it wasn't a published fare. Possible option right now is perhaps using the Gold benefit of changing to an earlier flight at check in for the outbound--that might work subject to availability.
For our purposes, it is +1 for Aeroplan for ease of booking rewards with options and online bookings.
I did finally get a chance to call in, clarify the Companion Fare rules and book a return flight X 2. The call centre rep was very helpful.
I didn't book an open jaw and wasn't able to book multicity, as per Darren's info. The only option was to book a straight return flight, from the list of published fares. I couldn't even create a mini-stopoff by taking an early flight to YYZ as a connection, as it wasn't a published fare. Possible option right now is perhaps using the Gold benefit of changing to an earlier flight at check in for the outbound--that might work subject to availability.
For our purposes, it is +1 for Aeroplan for ease of booking rewards with options and online bookings.
Apr 14, 2016, 7:53 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,771
Apr 14, 2016, 1:39 pm
#8
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 36
As per the WestJet web page: ....."10 Changing to an earlier flight, or re-accommodation for a missed flight, to the same origin and destination on the same day of travel must be requested at the time of check in (or at the airport within two hours of a missed flight) and is subject to availability. Difference in fare will not be charged or refunded for a change to an earlier or missed flight....."
Thanks for pointing out the possibility though.
Apr 17, 2016, 10:43 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 261
Darren is correct - perservere
I followed up on the Open Jaw concept and refused to take no for an answer - I had faith in what I read.
I had my Agent contact a Supervisor who confirmed that I could do a Companion Fare
Edmonton to Maui
Phoenix to Edmonton
I would have to pay the Hawaii Companion Fare, but I think that is fair.
I didn't book it since it was for future reference.
I had my Agent contact a Supervisor who confirmed that I could do a Companion Fare
Edmonton to Maui
Phoenix to Edmonton
I would have to pay the Hawaii Companion Fare, but I think that is fair.
I didn't book it since it was for future reference.
Apr 17, 2016, 2:30 pm
#10
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 36
I followed up on the Open Jaw concept and refused to take no for an answer - I had faith in what I read.
I had my Agent contact a Supervisor who confirmed that I could do a Companion Fare
Edmonton to Maui
Phoenix to Edmonton
I would have to pay the Hawaii Companion Fare, but I think that is fair.
I didn't book it since it was for future reference.
I had my Agent contact a Supervisor who confirmed that I could do a Companion Fare
Edmonton to Maui
Phoenix to Edmonton
I would have to pay the Hawaii Companion Fare, but I think that is fair.
I didn't book it since it was for future reference.
It got a little trickier for our Grand Cayman flights, with the connection and no desire to island hop!
Apr 17, 2016, 2:33 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Delta, BC
Posts: 1,648
Email response from Westjet for this question:
"Can the companion fare be used in conjunction with an itinerary containing a stop-over and/or an open-jaw?"
"Your companion voucher may be used to book an open-jaw however not a stop-over that is unscheduled.
Loyalty Coordinator, WestJet Rewards"
"Can the companion fare be used in conjunction with an itinerary containing a stop-over and/or an open-jaw?"
"Your companion voucher may be used to book an open-jaw however not a stop-over that is unscheduled.
Loyalty Coordinator, WestJet Rewards"