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Old May 19, 2009 | 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Whatagoodboy
I tried to change two tickets online within the last days . . . but the booking system seems to be screwed up in regard to the fare classes being offered as new options. The system only shows me a small part of the fare classes that would be available if I would do a new ticket purchase . . . and it never offers me the cheapest fare classes. Also, the system shows me only a few flights and not all departure times that are definitely still available (according to a test booking of a new ticket).

So I think I might have to call whenever I like to change a ticket. This looks like a major online system glitch.

Anyone else encountering these problems?
Several months ago I ran into a major hassle after an online change (the new ticket was never reissued, and thank goodness I discovered it the night before and not at the airport).

The agent recommended always changing flights with an agent, and I heed that advice.

In your case, figure out what's available by doing those new searches, and call in armed with that information.
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