Originally Posted by
ayeaway
Thanks for the info and your time on this.
1/ will I be able to book a saver/flex then call and change it to an R or must I book an R in the first place?
2/ Will I need to do a onewayer to either DXB or BKK so that my fares are ex one of these?
1/ You can book the cheapest saver online but changing it to a higher fare subsequently will incur change fees.
2/ Not necessarily if you don't mind complicated travel plans. Example - have a 5 month stopover in DXB, and then ticket out of there. Or a 12 month stopover in BKK with tickets out of there.
Sign up for expertflyer (get a trial) and search the various combinations under fare information. The icon with horizontal lines beside each fare displays fare conditions including change fees and flex/ saver, which should help you plan out your travel plans.