Originally Posted by
CGRA
Thank you for the info.
So Y miles / avios / points only

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Are you sure of the fare code ? (maybe one day I'll be able to find fares...)
Seems to be fully refundableat at no cost (change at GBP 350 + fare)
Let me correct myself - it's Y on flights operated by TRANS STATES AS AMERICAN EAGLE FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES. Other domestics book into J and you can force a domestic on most routes but it pushes the price up slightly e.g. LHR - NYC via WAS costs an extra £19 return.
The fare code is correct, use ITA Matrix to locate the fare and the rules and fare basis are listed there. Also your info is incorrect, refunds are not free, they cost £150 and you will get the full amount (minus £150) as long as both the outbound and return leg are booked under AQX6C1S4. Extract
Code:
Category 16: Penalties
CANCELLATIONS
BEFORE DEPARTURE
CHARGE GBP 150.00.
NOTE -
BEFORE DEPARTURE OF JOURNEY CHARGES APPLY PER
FARE COMPONENT TO ALL PASSENGER TYPES. INFANTS
WITHOUT A SEAT ARE NOT CHARGED THE FEE.
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WAIVED FOR DEATH OF A PASSENGER AND PASSENGERS
TRAVELLING COMPANIONS.
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IN CASE OF ANY NO SHOW WITHIN THE FARE COMPONENT
THIS FARE COMPONENT BECOMES NON REFUNDABLE.
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REFUND PERMITTED WITHIN TICKET VALIDITY.
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WHEN COMBINING NON-REFUNDABLE FARES WITH
REFUNDABLE FARES
1. THE AMOUNT PAID ON EACH REFUNDABLE FARE
COMPONENT IS REFUNDED
2. THE AMOUNT PAID ON EACH NON-REFUNDABLE FARE
COMPONENT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
3. WHEN COMBINING FARES CHARGE THE SUM OF THE
CANCELLATION FEES OF ALL CANCELLED FARE COMPONENTS
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REFUND OF UNUSED TAXES FEES AND CHARGES PAID TO
THIRD PARTIES PERMITTED. ASSOCIATED CARRIER
IMPOSED CHARGES ARE REFUNDABLE.
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ANY NON-REFUNDABLE AMOUNT FROM A PREVIOUS TICKET
REMAINS NON-REFUNDABLE FOLLOWING A CHANGE.
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TICKET IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON.
AFTER DEPARTURE
TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE.