Originally Posted by
Richard1148
I have to pay any applicable addition in fare for the new flight if I don't do SDC? The direct flights were the cheapest refundable. I wanted some connections because I am short of MQMs to make Plat (not getting any of the targeted MQM promotions), so I need to make my itinerary a little longer.
Yes you would have to pay the fare difference.
You can SDC the routing with connections, which may or may not put you on a RJ without F. You would only pay "landing fees" which was for me ~$10 (from direct to connecting intinerary).