What is business class I fare rule?
Jul 9, 2015, 2:49 pm
#1
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What is business class I fare rule?
I am looking for redemption of AP and it comes out a class I instead of class J that most people talked about.
What is the fare rule for class I?
Thanks
What is the fare rule for class I?
Thanks
Jul 9, 2015, 2:52 pm
#2
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As far as I know, there is no " fare rule" for I class - only Aeroplan redemption rules
that would apply, or the rules of whatever program you are redeemimg points for
an AC I class ticket.
that would apply, or the rules of whatever program you are redeemimg points for
an AC I class ticket.
Jul 9, 2015, 11:33 pm
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I is a business class fare class which requires one or more segment of an itinerary confirmed in I inventory, and the remaining segments confirmed in X (Economy Class Reward) at the time of booking (waitlisting is not allowed, the entire booking must always be confirmed!). Seat selection and 2 bags are complimentary, as is MLL access. For AC-only itineraries, it allows for same-day waitlisting for business class at no extra charge. Upgrades are prohibited. It allows for free same day changes. Only refundable to Aeroplan points if duly cancelled in the specified period prior to travel upon payment of the appropriate fee. Not eligible for any frequent flyer points or voluntary downgrade compensation. Also, non-transferrable, non-endorsable (ie: you can't just take your Aeroplan ticket to another airline and fly -- but you can do this with a paid full-J ticket). Change fees as well.
All of this makes up the Aeroplan T&C which is available on their website at various places or on the ticket .pdf as issued.
All of this makes up the Aeroplan T&C which is available on their website at various places or on the ticket .pdf as issued.
Last edited by pitz; Jul 9, 2015 at 11:40 pm
Jul 9, 2015, 11:39 pm
#6
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Yes, its a business class ticket. The amenities, the baggage allowance, on-board experience, etc. are identical. From a soft customer service point of view, nobody should treat you any differently than someone who paid the big bucks for a full-J ticket. What isn't identical to a full-J is the flexibility -- flexibility in booking, flexibility in changing your plans, flexibility in terms of getting a refund if you don't cancel.
Jul 10, 2015, 12:06 am
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Yes, its a business class ticket. The amenities, the baggage allowance, on-board experience, etc. are identical. From a soft customer service point of view, nobody should treat you any differently than someone who paid the big bucks for a full-J ticket. What isn't identical to a full-J is the flexibility -- flexibility in booking, flexibility in changing your plans, flexibility in terms of getting a refund if you don't cancel.
I found BCN-ZRH-YUL-YVR on AP, and they are all in Class I. If I want to change/cancel the flight. Can I still get the points back? I remembered all post I have read mentioned Class J is "refundable" to the AP for booking/changing the booking within 1 year.
Thanks
Jul 10, 2015, 12:24 am
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thanks for the answers! this is exactly what I want to ask about.
I found BCN-ZRH-YUL-YVR on AP, and they are all in Class I. If I want to change/cancel the flight. Can I still get the points back? I remembered all post I have read mentioned Class J is "refundable" to the AP for booking/changing the booking within 1 year.
Thanks
I found BCN-ZRH-YUL-YVR on AP, and they are all in Class I. If I want to change/cancel the flight. Can I still get the points back? I remembered all post I have read mentioned Class J is "refundable" to the AP for booking/changing the booking within 1 year.
Thanks
REFUNDING CLASSICFLIGHT AND MARKET FARE FLIGHT REWARDS
36. Unused and valid flight rewards may be refunded and miles reinstated up to 22 days before the scheduled date of departure. A C$90.00 fee plus taxes per ticket will apply. This fee is non-refundable.
CHANGING/CANCELLING CLASSICFLIGHT AND MARKET FARE FLIGHT REWARDS RESERVATIONS
37. Changes to unused flight rewards (i.e. flight date(s), flight time(s), class of service, routing and/or itinerary) may be made up to a minimum of two hours prior to departure. A fee of C$90.00 plus taxes per ticket. This fee is non-refundable.
36. Unused and valid flight rewards may be refunded and miles reinstated up to 22 days before the scheduled date of departure. A C$90.00 fee plus taxes per ticket will apply. This fee is non-refundable.
CHANGING/CANCELLING CLASSICFLIGHT AND MARKET FARE FLIGHT REWARDS RESERVATIONS
37. Changes to unused flight rewards (i.e. flight date(s), flight time(s), class of service, routing and/or itinerary) may be made up to a minimum of two hours prior to departure. A fee of C$90.00 plus taxes per ticket. This fee is non-refundable.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong in this interpretation; I haven't done this for a while.
Jul 10, 2015, 12:33 am
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Jul 10, 2015, 1:26 am
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https://www4.aeroplan.com/terms_and_...rtCookie=false
So basically how I read those terms is that if you cancel within 22 days, you get all your points back for $90. If you don't cancel within 22 days, you can rebook up to 2 hours prior to departure, pay $90, and then pay another $90 to ultimately cancel for a points refund providing the new flights are > 22 days away.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong in this interpretation; I haven't done this for a while.
So basically how I read those terms is that if you cancel within 22 days, you get all your points back for $90. If you don't cancel within 22 days, you can rebook up to 2 hours prior to departure, pay $90, and then pay another $90 to ultimately cancel for a points refund providing the new flights are > 22 days away.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong in this interpretation; I haven't done this for a while.
Jul 10, 2015, 3:36 am
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https://www4.aeroplan.com/terms_and_...rtCookie=false
So basically how I read those terms is that if you cancel within 22 days, you get all your points back for $90. If you don't cancel within 22 days, you can rebook up to 2 hours prior to departure, pay $90, and then pay another $90 to ultimately cancel for a points refund providing the new flights are > 22 days away.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong in this interpretation; I haven't done this for a while.
So basically how I read those terms is that if you cancel within 22 days, you get all your points back for $90. If you don't cancel within 22 days, you can rebook up to 2 hours prior to departure, pay $90, and then pay another $90 to ultimately cancel for a points refund providing the new flights are > 22 days away.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong in this interpretation; I haven't done this for a while.
But a work-around is that you when you are within 22 days of departure, you can move the departure date to more than 22 days away by paying CAD$90, then cancel it by paying another CAD$90 and get all your points + taxes and YQ back.