Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
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Book as close to what you want on the CO.com web site. Choose the "Pay with cash" option and get a PNR number assigned. Then, call CC.com support at 800.300.1547 option 3. Give them the PNR, have them change the fare classes to whatever you want/need. Then, go back to the web site and complete your purchase. Of course, if the fare class you want is not available they aren't going to be able to make it magically appear.