Originally Posted by
Happy
I searched the forum but did not find a good answer about how long a reservation can be held on AA.Com.
Just made a reservation for SJC-LAX-KOA, around 1:50PM EST.
The reservation display the ticketing deadline as follows:
This reservation is on HOLD until December 03, 2010 11:59 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time) .
I understand the deadline is based on the local time of the departure city, but 12/03 11:59 PM is over 30 hours from initial reservation.
Should I assume the ticketing deadline should really be before 1:50PM EST Dec 03, based on the 24 hours rule?
(Fare rules are good through March).
The quoted fare is stored as part of your reservation (this wasn't the case until about 18-24 months ago), as such the price is guaranteed until mid-night tomorrow night PST, as quoted in your reservation.
Originally Posted by
aaupgrade
All of the above is true, unless the fare you are putting on hold expires today. Then it would be guaranteed until 11:59 tonight.
Example: Book a 7 day advanced purchase fare today departing on Thursday Dec 9 and then when you put it on hold it would only be held until December 02, 2010 11:59 PM.
Except if you call reservations, they will gladly extend the hold time until mid-night tomorrow in compliance with their 24-hour reservation/price guarantee.