Originally Posted by
zoombee
I booked with AA and more than one agent said that if a change involves a $125 fee then the base fare would be reviewed as well as taxes and surcharges. I'm hoping in the end that's not how it will work and am keen to hear of recent experiences (especially for anyone dealing with AA)
Interesting. See Rule 16(a)2.d:
If the rerouting results in an increase to the number of continents previously charged, the ticket shall be recalculated. Ticket may be reissued to any applicable Explorer fare validating all rules of the new fare except for restrictions on retroactive use. Rerouting fee applies when the resulting fare is less than or equal to the original fare. No refund applies. See Upgrading provisions when recalculation results in a new fare basis at a higher value.
To me, this language might be problematic: "Rerouting fee applies when the resulting fare is less than or equal to the original fare." What do they mean by "resulting fare"? Resulting fare after the change to ticketed points? In that case, "resulting fare" would seem to imply, without stating clearly, that there will be a new [recalculated] "resulting" fare after the change in ticketed points.
Other opinions?