Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
If you buy your ticket directly from an airline (airline website, or, in the case of a RTW, from the airline's RTW desk), you'll get the 5× MR points on the ticket(s). If you buy from a travel agent, you will probably, but not definitely, not. I have no idea how to tell in advance whether or not that agency's tickets attract the 5× bonus. To be certain. buy directly from the airlines. For an RTW, try the AA RTW desk, +1-800-247-3247.
Ah, I misread. I am going to book directly through the AA RTW desk, so it should be 5x for sure, no problem. My other questions, are:
1. If while we are in transit we want to tweak the routing a bit or dates (within the rules) is this possible for a change fee, or is it locked once travel starts?
2. If something unforeseen comes up after booking but before travel, are the tickets refundable?
Thanks so much!