Originally Posted by
jsloan
Not exactly. The airline that writes the fares determines the rules. It is entirely possible to purchase an LH fare on UA. Now, UA can agree to waive the fees on a UA-issued ticket, but it would be a customer service gesture, not a requirement, unless you want to start start talking about whether or not this is actually bait-and-switch, and if the DOT would intervene. .....
I don't believe there is any question that a UA issued ticket using LH will be anything other than UA change rules (especially ex-USA).
Enjoy more flexibility when you fly with us. We’re permanently getting rid of change fees for most Economy and premium cabin tickets for flights within the U.S., or between the U.S. and Mexico or the Caribbean. Going forward, you also won’t pay change fees for international travel originating in the U.S.
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Fare Validity: This applies to all tickets, all UA fare types, all destinations, all points-of-sale, all travel dates available for sale, provided ticket number starts with 016.
No caveats about UA operated which UA is quick to note when that;s the policy. Cancellation fee will be set by the fare rules which could be either UA or LH .
The OP is still cover for an non-ex-USA for pre-31 March purchase