Originally Posted by Lynnie_Bee

Quick question for the expert fliers

Was scheduled 8:05pm DTW-ORD 9:12 ORD-STL yesterday booked into C/M fare classes. Got a notice around 11pm that inbound flight was delayed and so pushed back departure from DTW until 8:41pm Seemed unlikely that I would make the ORD-STL leg since I would now be arriving as the doors closed on that leg. Checked online saw another flight departing DTW through IAD to STL, but only had E+ available. Called premier desk and asked if they could move me to the other flight so I wouldn't get stuck in ORD overnight which they did for $0. (Can't same day change $0 since currently Silver).

With me voluntarily asking to switch flights will my PQM/PQS post at the original fare (C) or the new fare M and am I able to request a refund for the change in fare class? The agent on the phone said my C fare was :"actually an economy fare that allowed me to book into the premium cabin". If I am eligible for the higher PQM/PQS and refund, which is the best line to call?

I wouldn't normally quibble about a few hundred miles, but I should make Gold this year if all my projects stay on track. If 1 or 2 fall through, it will be really close at <500. Will take every PQM I can get my hands on to ensure I have Gold for next year. (Job change in July, so now am flying 2-3x / month and the E+ at booking and SDC flexibility will be really helpful).

I learned a lot from reading through this thread. Any advice would be greatly appreciated so I have the best information when I call in next week after seeing how everything posts tomorrow.