Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
Just book with dummy dates and change them later as your plans firm up. There's no charge if you're only changing dates/times.
That's what I've done previously but it's not doable this time. My planned travel dates are as follows:
Segments 1-3 in April 2025
Segments 4-7 in July 2025
Segments 8-12 in December 2025 (incl. HEL-DXB-HEL on AY)
Segments 13-16 in January 2026
I cannot book dummy dates for HEL-DXB-HEL in July-October because the flights are not operated in that period. As the fare rules specifically allow for flights to be left open dated, it should be doable (but something not often done and would probably need an experienced agent to do it).