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Old May 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm
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Speedy12
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
In the last two weeks, AC published major schedule changes for the rest of the year. All my Q3/Q4 bookings became eligible for free changes/refunds.

They're exceptionally common, and they will happen again before you fly (or don't fly).
Thank you.
These are AC schedule changes?
We will be flying Emirates, Lufthansa, Etihad and ANA. What are chances there will be schedule changes with those flights/airlines? I have never experienced a schedule change other than maybe 1-2 hr flight delay.
4 different bookings:
1) SGN to Paris (with layover in Dubai) via Emirates
2) Frankfurt to London via Lufthansa and then London to Abu Dhabi via Etihad
3) Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur via Etihad and than Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo via ANA
4) Tokyo to SGN via ANA
Would schedule change with one or more of the above entitle us for free cancellation of all flights?

By the way, I called Aeroplan about something else this morning and then I briefly asked about flying when pregnant. He was firm that it would be $150 cad change fee per person. Since there are 2 of us and 4 bookings, we are looking at $150 x 2 x 4 = $1,200 cad.

Or maybe just cancel her flights while I go it alone. LOL. Then only $600 cad cancellation fee.

From my brief research, it appears Air Canada, Emirates and ANA will allow pregnant ladies to fly up until 4 weeks before due date if no pregnancy complications. Within 4 weeks of due date, with complications or expected twins/triplets, medical certificate is required. Etihad will allow only up until 8-10 weeks before due date without medical certificate.
My wife will be 6 to 6.5 weeks before due date for the last flight (Tokyo to SGN).

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