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Old Jul 10, 2018, 10:56 am
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Aeroplan Tightening the Ropes- Options for Not Flying the Last Segment
It seems as if Aeroplan has become more stingy when it comes to MPM and acceptable routings. I am trying to book YYT-YHZ, but there is no availability. However, when I search YYT-YFC, availability appears for YYT-YYR-YHZ-YFC. When I called in, I was told that YYT-YYR-YHZ is above the MPM for YYT-YHZ, yet I distinctly remember seeing it as an option last summer.

Is it acceptable to book YYT-YFC, let the agents in YYT know that I no longer need to travel as far as YFC, and short check my bags to YHZ? Has anyone been reprimanded for something similar?
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Old Jul 10, 2018, 10:57 am
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yes i believe it's doable
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Old Jul 10, 2018, 1:26 pm
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You could call and ask it be reticketed without the last segment, pay the change fee, and avoid uncertainty on the day of travel.
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Old Jul 10, 2018, 2:11 pm
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Originally Posted by jjclancy
You could call and ask it be reticketed without the last segment, pay the change fee, and avoid uncertainty on the day of travel.
I asked about doing that but the system wouldn't allow it as it would exceed the MPM for Halifax.
Does AC consider skipping the last leg of a ticketed itinerary a breach of contract?
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Old Jul 10, 2018, 2:41 pm
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I'm not aware of any documented instance of Aeroplan taking action against someone for dropping the last segment.

It's possible that you won't be allowed to short-check your bags, though.
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Old Jul 10, 2018, 5:42 pm
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When you do this, make sure you, once the ticket is fully dead and has expired, apply for a refund of taxes and surcharges through the AC site.

If you are able to book 'next day first thing out', or a very long connection (ie: 24 hour rule for int'l itineraries), short checking becomes 100% plausible and will not be questioned.
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Old Jul 10, 2018, 6:23 pm
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Originally Posted by marke190
I asked about doing that but the system wouldn't allow it as it would exceed the MPM for Halifax.
Does AC consider skipping the last leg of a ticketed itinerary a breach of contract?
Just skip it, No one is going to give a rats behind.
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Old Jul 10, 2018, 8:24 pm
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Originally Posted by rankourabu
Just skip it, No one is going to give a rats behind.
UNLESS he uses the YHZ lounge then cancels/no-shows for the last flight. Then they may care. alot.
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 1:10 am
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Skipping the last leg normally only works well if you only have hand baggage
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 7:19 am
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Originally Posted by pitz
When you do this, make sure you, once the ticket is fully dead and has expired, apply for a refund of taxes and surcharges through the AC site.
If you no-show isn't the remaining ticket/applicable taxes forfeited?

Originally Posted by expert7700
UNLESS he uses the YHZ lounge then cancels/no-shows for the last flight. Then they may care. alot.
Yes! Based on DC's experiences I will be staying far away from the MLL in YHZ.
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 5:41 pm
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Originally Posted by marke190
If you no-show isn't the remaining ticket/applicable taxes forfeited?
Nope. The fare for the no-showed segment is, but not certain taxes associated with the forfeited segment.
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 8:36 pm
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Originally Posted by pitz
Nope. The fare for the no-showed segment is, but not certain taxes associated with the forfeited segment.
Thanks, I had no idea! The beauty of FT!!
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