Originally Posted by
ATOBTTR
None of what you say in regards to the issues of getting to DEL or BLR from BOM is wrong and I can't fault one for not wanting to take on that expense. Again, it was only a possible suggestion depending on your flexibility and travel plans. I do get that despite being in the same country, DEL and BLR aren't "close" to BOM.
However, where you do run into the issue is your argument about "VS" partners. VS didn't issue this ticket. DL did. So what matters is whether DL is partners with the airline operating that BOM-DEL leg to be able to ticket it.
*ANY* airport except what is ticketed qualifies? So if OP wants, he could leverage this into a trip to the Maldives? Thailand? Singapore? Hawaii?
Sure, because I don't think anyone could argue HND and NRT don't serve the same town/city/region though the addition of "region" could become quite broad so I'm curious as to what the limits are should I ever find myself in a similar situation so I'm asking if can you post anything to actually back up what you are claiming in regards to what the limits are, if any? For my job, my AOR is the Indo-Pacific region, that includes everything from South Africa to the Indian Peninsula to Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia to Australia to China to Japan to Korea Alaska to Hawaii and all other Pacific Islands. Would these qualify for the same "region"?
ETA: Is there also a difference when we're talking about an advance schedule change versus day-of IROPS?
I've never said he can "force" them to book to another city. However if they agree to it, unless the passenger agrees as condition of being rebooked, they are on the hook. Just like airline is on the hook for his non-refundable hotel costs if they totally stop service.