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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:49 am
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Originally Posted by alc16
My company travel agent handles my bookings and i'm noticing a few more flights I've been on have not qualified for points/sectors (I hate N fares now!!). Do you have tips on how avoid these? I obviously can't request them to "book me a more expensive ticket". For example, would booking flights very close to the travel date help?
When you call your agent, tell them specifically that you want V class. The increase in fares will likely be so marginal that your company won't be mad at you even if they found out.
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