Originally Posted by
hsmall
I didn't answer because I thought it made no difference....
It can make a difference but not necessarily in your case. From the Rules:
16. VOLUNTARY CHANGES / REROUTING / PENALTIES
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(a) Rebooking / Rerouting
- Prior to departure:
- Changes are permitted provided ticketed points remain the same. If the first flight coupon is being changed, and the fare level has increased since ticket issuance, the difference between the old and new fare will be charged. If the fare level has decreased since ticket issuance, no refund will apply.
- Changes to ticketed points are permitted at a charge of USD 125 per transaction. If the fare level has increased since ticket issuance, the difference between the old and new fare will also be charged. If the fare level has decreased since ticket issuance, no refund will apply.
- After departure:
- Changes are permitted provided ticketed points remain the same.
- Changes to ticketed points are permitted at a charge of USD 125 per transaction.
- No Show requires rebooking at a charge of USD 125.
- 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.