How late can I cancel a flight?
Oct 30, 2014, 10:54 am
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How late can I cancel a flight?
I have a flight booked for tonight, and I'm still not sure if I'm going to take it.
It's a Y fare from a flight pass.
When is the point of no return for getting the credit back?
T-2? Check-in cutoff? Boarding cut-off? Departure time?
It's a Y fare from a flight pass.
When is the point of no return for getting the credit back?
T-2? Check-in cutoff? Boarding cut-off? Departure time?
Oct 30, 2014, 11:34 am
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But after that, could I call reservations to switch me to a different flight, and then cancel?
I'm in a situation where it's going to be a really last minute decision whether or not I need to head to Toronto.
I'm in a situation where it's going to be a really last minute decision whether or not I need to head to Toronto.
Oct 30, 2014, 12:20 pm
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On Domestic flight it says "Cancellations can be made up to 45 minutes prior to departure."
I've also been in the position that you're in where I had to cancel last minute. I asked the Concierge to move me to a different flight at T-20min, then I called reservations and just had it cancelled.
I've also been in the position that you're in where I had to cancel last minute. I asked the Concierge to move me to a different flight at T-20min, then I called reservations and just had it cancelled.
Oct 30, 2014, 12:24 pm
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On Domestic flight it says "Cancellations can be made up to 45 minutes prior to departure."
I've also been in the position that you're in where I had to cancel last minute. I asked the Concierge to move me to a different flight at T-20min, then I called reservations and just had it cancelled.
I've also been in the position that you're in where I had to cancel last minute. I asked the Concierge to move me to a different flight at T-20min, then I called reservations and just had it cancelled.
However, I wonder if your strategy would work.
Let's hope I have a definitive answer before T-2
Oct 30, 2014, 2:59 pm
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The cancellation policy is listed in the terms and conditions for the FP, this can be found by selecting "View Flight "Pass -> "Options"
Oct 30, 2014, 3:14 pm
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Yep, it says two hours, thanks. Good to know for the future.
For today, I found out just now (8 hours before departure) that the trip was unnecessary, so I didn't have to test the limits
For today, I found out just now (8 hours before departure) that the trip was unnecessary, so I didn't have to test the limits
Oct 30, 2014, 3:39 pm
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I wonder if it has to do with where the travel is permitted. I have 4 different types of Latitude flight passes that allow travel in North America. Each of them has a 1 hour cancellation clause.
Oct 30, 2014, 3:42 pm
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Just like Latitude tickets to different places (within Canada and outside) have different cancellation policies too.
May 27, 2015, 11:29 am
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Cancel a ticket AFTER check-in?
I have an AC reservation (domestic flight) in August that I am not sure I will be using. If I use the rez, I will be tight on time and ideally, I'll do OLCI earlier in the day so I am ready to get through security if I do end up using the ticket (will be in meetings with clients all day, won't have CAN data plan).
Any issue with canceling a reservation that has already been checked in?
Thanks.
Any issue with canceling a reservation that has already been checked in?
Thanks.
May 27, 2015, 11:46 am
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I have an AC reservation (domestic flight) in August that I am not sure I will be using. If I use the rez, I will be tight on time and ideally, I'll do OLCI earlier in the day so I am ready to get through security if I do end up using the ticket (will be in meetings with clients all day, won't have CAN data plan).
Any issue with canceling a reservation that has already been checked in?
Thanks.
Any issue with canceling a reservation that has already been checked in?
Thanks.
May 27, 2015, 11:49 am
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I have an AC reservation (domestic flight) in August that I am not sure I will be using. If I use the rez, I will be tight on time and ideally, I'll do OLCI earlier in the day so I am ready to get through security if I do end up using the ticket (will be in meetings with clients all day, won't have CAN data plan).
Any issue with canceling a reservation that has already been checked in?
Thanks.
Any issue with canceling a reservation that has already been checked in?
Thanks.
1. Cancel your OLCI, can be done on-line or over the phone.
2. Cancel reservation, on-line, via the phone or at airport.
3. Enjoy the credit for use at another point in time (within the time period restriction).