Originally Posted by
lowlander
I spoke to Trailfinders last week after the change was announced. My enquiry was specifically for an AONE3 out of CMB, before taxes and surcharges etc. When they came back with a fare much higher than the ex BKK fare I knew they were not giving me the correct quote and that is when the "policy" emerged. Maybe it's too much bother for them? Unlike Trailfinders who are normally very good.
Is there anything compelling you to go via a TA? If not, I'd book with the airline directly.
FYI AA tariffs in Dublin was quite happy to rate my ex-JNB DONE5 for a UK purchase at the South African fare level.