Originally Posted by
CabinCaptive
... Final scenario - if the outbound is flown as normal, can the return be rebooked after outbound has flown (carrier change still in effect)?
Originally Posted by
steveholt
That would probably raise some questions. They might be flexible, but flying the outbound could be considered accepting the changes.
I think OP could make the case that change of operating carrier from one regional affiliate to another was transparent ("I didn't pay attention to that, the flight number is still in the 3000-7000 series"), but the mainline-->regional change is much more evident (explicit note stating "operated by Delta Connection carrier")
Originally Posted by
steveholt
Why not wait until the day before and then make the changes you want at the last minute before checking in?
because at that point OP is playing the SDC lottery with available inventory (for coach) or seats (for F); depending on when OP is traveling (
e.g., holiday, school break, etc) that could be problematic in real time
that said, OP's "chance I might need to cancel completely" remark suggests that waiting is probably best, since making the allowed change now takes the option of a no-penalty refund off the table