Hello,

I will need to fly somewhere at the end of June 2009 and back sometime in June 2010. The 331 rule makes it impossible for me to accomplish that. Is there any way to get around it? I actually remember that I once bought a flight in May and the return was in June of the next year. But I bought it from a travel agency, not from an earline. I looked at the reservation system of the agency and they seem to apply the rule now (I bought that flight OTC, so to speak, not online).

Say I will not be able to do that. Now, if I buy a ticket with return, say, or October or November 2009, will I be able to change the date of the return to June 2010 for a moderate fee? I will probably fly with Iberia if it matters.

Or should I simply buy the cheapest round trip I can get, and simply not use the return part thereof, possibly with a partial refund from the airline?

I will buy tickets for three people so if someone can suggest the cheapest way, my budget will appreciate it.

Thanks.