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Old Oct 29, 2017, 11:02 pm
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Originally Posted by BA Humbug
Thanks -- would you happen to know the likelihood of 2 J seats being released shortly before school holidays for the JNB route? Some days are still showing J9/C9/I9.
It depends. Keep in mind CX oversells Y and does Y->J cabin opups. CX board probably has the best idea.

Originally Posted by BA Humbug
Another question...would I be able to book DXB-HKG-USA now and then change to JNB when it opens up by paying the change fee and difference in points/tax, or is a region change (middle east --> africa) not possible after booking?
It would be a ticket reissue no matter what so you'll pay the difference in points/tax and change fee.
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