Originally Posted by Full Score
I currently have this exact same problem. I need to change the date of the first segment (CAI-LHR) on four AONE ex-CAI tickets, all issued before the huge price rise. The itineraries will remain unchanged; same flights, only the first date needs to be altered (3 days earlier).
As the tickets were issued ex-CAI, I assume that no re-issues are necessary - however maybe they'll need sticker updates.
The Star files I have are more than a year old. Could somone kindly direct me to the latest rules so that I can print and inwardly digest them?
Thanks.
My understanding is that if you change that 1st segment in any way shape or form, then the rules at the time when the ticket was issued no longer apply. In IATA areas 2 and 3, what happens when a change is made to the first segment is that one gets a full refund and a brand new ticket issued, even for a data change. This means the terms and conditions at the time of ticket issue apply including the new fare. That's a big fare increase. Back in 2002 when the ex-CPT fares were cheap, I tried to change the date of the first segment after ticketing (and price increase) and was advised by the AA RTW desk that the new fares would apply. I kept the original ticket.