Originally Posted by
aaupgrade
From a curiosity standpoint I would like to know if this works. Just last fall I had to go to YYZ to reticket my not yet started CirPac as the AA RTW desk said CX requires tickets to be purchased 7 days out.
You may want to double check with them so you don't encounter any unwanted surprises.
Unlike the xonex rules, the circle pacific rules in all cases require ticket issuance seven days prior to departure.
(A) Reservations and Ticketing
Unless otherwise specified
Reservations for the first international flight and all preceeding flights are required at least 7 days
prior to departure of the first flight. Subsequent segments may be open-dated.
Ticketing for departure from fare origin must be completed at least 7 days before departure.
Exception:
For Economy Class reservations made 22 or more days before departure tickets must be issued
at least 21 days before departure.
http://www.oneworld.com/content/libr...%20pacific.pdf
Xonex rules only require seven days when travel originates in TC1. For travel originating in TC2/3, there are different time limits depending upon when the reservation was made.
Code:
5. RESERVATIONS AND TICKETING
(a) Reservations and Ticketing
For travel originating in TC1
Reservations for the first international flight and all preceding flights are required at least 7 days prior to departure of the first flight. Subsequent segments may be open-dated. Tickets must be issued at least 7 days in advance of the first flight.
Exception:
For economy class reservations made 22 or more days before departure, tickets must be issued at least 21 days before departure.
For travel originating in TC2/3
Reservations for the first international flight and all preceeding flights must be made prior to departure. Subsequent segments may be open-dated. Tickets may be issued up to one hour prior to departure.
Exception:
Class Reservations Made Complete Ticketing
Economy 22 or more days before departure At least 21 days before departure
21 - 8 days before departure At least 7 days before departure
7 days or less before departure No later than 3 days after booking
First/Business8 or more days before departure At least 5 days before departure
7 days or less before departure No later than 3 days after booking
(b)
http://www.oneworld.com/content/libr...20explorer.pdf
Of course, as we all know individual ticket offices may be more cooperative than others.