Originally Posted by
Exec_Plat
In this situation (as the OP) I submit that fare AEX1234B has a rule that says "ticket within 3 days of booking reservation"...and AA says 'we only guarantee a fare for 24 hrs. this is the crux of my question. If AA was following the fare rules AND their "24 hr guarentee", this is what should happen at 71.9 hours I call in. I expect to be told one of three things:
1. I'll take your credit card now for $1234, that fare is valid.
2. The fare has changed, AEX1234B is now $1800, (which is OK)
3. Fare AEX1234B is no longer a published fare, but since you had 3 days to ticket we will honor the reserved booking.
The above scenario allows the AA "fare guaranteed for 24 hours" to coexist with the fare rule "3 days to ticket"
Im working with AA on this, will update if I get anywhere. Cost me $500 a few weeks back, so.....
The fare is , due to US rules, guaranteed for 24 hours...that is all
If you hold a reservation for 3 days, a month, 6 months then the fare is not guaranteed. You can hold a reservation on a flight, but the fare will be whatever the fare is when you come to ticket
outside of the US, 24 hours is not guaranteed that the fare will still be the same
Option 1 : Pay now. once paid for , is guaranteed
Option 2 : Hold for 24 hours - in US with AA will be guaranteed
Option 3 : Any other case - fare is not guaranteed. All that is in place is a reservation for a seat in a booking class
Just because a fare says that it doesn't require instant ticketing, doesn't mean that the fare will still be available and valid later