Originally Posted by headinclouds
...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.
But those tickets you probably purchased in the U.S.? (as I did as well,) with the rules incumbent on same. I recently had to change the first date of my ex-CAI AONE5 and was assured by Emeco that there is no problem whatsoever, I can take the first segment whenever I want-- no fees, no penalties, no problems.