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Mar 13, 2015 | 1:39 pm

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Originally Posted by bermudatoad

I'd always wondered why flights show "I" availability right up until the day of the flight, even when it's impossible (for a mere mortal) to buy an I ticket so close to departure. Now I know!

Another reason is that fares out of other areas, e.g. the US or India, while I class probably still has an advance purchase, it will permit changes, unlike the I fares ex-UK. Someone looking to change their return may be able to book I class close to departure, even when 'I' wouldn't be able to be sold to a new customer.

And I add my welcome too, bermudatoad. You have a good grasp of booking classes and fare rules.

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