Originally Posted by
mangoMan
... 1) Is there any angle he can use to get an extension to the FFC due to the cancellation of the original flight being for medical reasons? ...
Depends, do the medical issues still prevent travel before expiration?
Consolidated "Refunds/Cancellations Due to Illness/Death" Thread [Merged]
Originally Posted by
mangoMan
.2) If he books a Dec ticket, and changes the dates, does the Dec ticket need to be in the same class of service (business) as he wants for the summer? ...
no, but it can complicate things and may need agent help.
Originally Posted by
mangoMan
.3) Does the Dec ticket need to have the exact same routing as what he eventually wants for the summer? ...
no
Originally Posted by
mangoMan
.4) Does the Dec ticket need to have no change fees? I believe change fees only apply to Basic Econ tickets, so if he's buying J it should be a non-issue....
stay away from Basic Economy. TATL originating in the USA do not have change fees