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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 6:10 am
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Originally Posted by skywardhunter
I'm not sure. I'd think they'd try charge it but that you'd have a somewhat good argument for it to be waived. The issue is thay it's basically two transactions:

- change date then upgrade subject to the right J fare bucket being available
- upgrade then change date subject to the exact same fare being available

They can do it all as one but it would probably be seen as two actions and one of those attracts a fee.
Yes, that is sort of what I expected.

Mrs t might want to change her flight LGW/CPT. Currently booked as a J Saver, on the desired date the only availability is J Flex+ at around R15000 or F saver at R9000 (including the change fee). (Flex+ at R32000...)
So easy decision although with clever 'nesting' of multiple trips it can be done for less. No prizes for what I would choose.
But we are not yet sure that the change is needed, so we need to hang on for a few days (and then the F Saver availability might be gone and the subject is moot). If / when we do get around to it, I'll call and try but I expect to get the 'two separate changes' argument.
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