Originally Posted by
hillrider
Agree; sorry I misunderstood. No recalculation is required, just a refund of the component whose value changes, in this case the YQ.
It's the same with an involuntary F to J downgrade: the refund is the difference in the base fare, not a whole tax etc. recalculation.
Thing is, therein lies the rub; the YQ componant is not part of the base fare but a YQ surcharge; a refund of fare difference only would be a difference between the points required for travel on AA vs a difference between the points required for travel on BA which would come to zero
It is a recalculation of taxes and charges which would be needed for a refund of the YQ
I don't see , with a involuntary reroute, where a recalculation would take place ( aand obviously normally shouldn't ) but do think that writing a polite letter to AA explaining the situation will likely lead to a refund
Dave