FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Question about missing connecting flight

Jul 31, 2016 | 4:59 pm

#2

chgoeditor

Moderator: Information Desk, Women Travelers, FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Jul 2003

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Programs: AA Gold

Posts: 16,210

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR1984

Hello

I have an upcoming return itinerary from Vancouver to Barcelona Air France with a connection in Paris on both outbound and inbound journeys.

I am now considering staying in Paris for a few days on the outbound leg and missing the connecting flight. (sub question). Is there a way of doing this without bringing a carry on only?

My main question is, will missing the connecting flight affect my inbound itinerary? or will it remain unaffected?

I've tried calling air France customer service a few times with no answer.

The remainder of your itinerary will be canceled. If Air France is aware of what you're doing, they may also reprice your ticket and charge you for the one-way Vancouver to Paris leg.

(Search "hidden city ticketing." It's frequently discussed on Flyertalk and elsewhere.)

ETA: I believe you reclaim your checked baggage in Paris before clearing immigration and customs, so the luggage aspect isn't an issue. But it doesn't negate the fact that you will lose the remainder of flights on your ticket.

Reply