Originally Posted by
LonLH
If BD were still in *A, they could have rebooked OP on a different flight if there was available space ( or PTS might have been able to get award space released if possible), not sure LH would release non-award inventory for a 236 ticket now.. And who is going to make the change and reissue the ticket? BD or LH? It is going to open a can of worms...
There is always the nuclear option- cancel and rebook...
Regarding the re-issue, it is BD but they would have to speak to LH to get them to accept the change.
On releasing non-award space, it depends: if it is a "at the earliest opportunity" rerouting, they HAVE to under Reg 261/2004. If it is at a totally different date, they could arguably make the rebooking subject to availability of award space but, if there is award space, they could clearly not refuse to rebook under Reg 261/2004.