Originally Posted by
Tx BS
I am booked on IAH-PHX in a week. Because the flight was booked by my corp's travel agent I ended up with a W fare.
Just to see how much it would cost to change to a higher fare class, I called CO and was told: a $150 Change fee, a $25 Re-ticketing fee and whatever the up charge fee would have been to the new fare.
Since I earn my Elite status based on points and not miles, the W fare means I get zip in EQP's.
All I wanted to do was to give CO a few dollars out of my pocket in return for a couple of EQP's.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Not sure this is a problem, just the way airlines operate. However, I understand exactly what you mention.
Since many of us are restricted to buying tickets through our Corporate Travel Agent; and therefore, getting either half EQMs or 0 points - Why does Continental not offer the chance to buy up for a different class of service, within a reasonable period of time (let's say 24 hours) since the reservation was originally booked?
You would not be changing any flight date or time, just the class of service. This would provide additional income for the airline - Just my two cents.