Question: Same-Day Change YYZ–ICN–TPE to YYZ–HKG–TPE in Business P
Dec 2, 2018, 2:32 pm
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Same-Day Change YYZ–ICN–TPE to YYZ–HKG–TPE in Business P
I'm flying from Toronto to Taipei, December 13, on a paid business P fare. The current routing is YYZ–ICN–TPE on AC 061 and AC 6534 (EVA). Is it possible to do a same-day change to YYZ–HKG–TPE on AC 015 and CX 472 or BR 856? I'm interested in getting into Taipei a bit earlier.
The non-AC operated segments make me unsure if this is possible or not. AC 017 (YVR–TPE) isn't flying that day, so there isn't an all Air Canada metal option.
I read through some past threads about same-day changes and codeshares (1, 2, 3, 4), but there isn't a clear answer to me. Any thoughts or experiences?
The non-AC operated segments make me unsure if this is possible or not. AC 017 (YVR–TPE) isn't flying that day, so there isn't an all Air Canada metal option.
I read through some past threads about same-day changes and codeshares (1, 2, 3, 4), but there isn't a clear answer to me. Any thoughts or experiences?
Dec 2, 2018, 2:39 pm
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I'm under the impression that it's just the SDC fee and no fare difference on AC metal, not that it had to be on AC metal only. That said, I've never tried a SDC with non-AC metal, before.
From Air Canada International Flight Fare Options:
From Air Canada International Flight Fare Options:
No additional charges for fare difference apply for changes made on the day of travel when flights are operated by Air Canada.
Dec 2, 2018, 2:56 pm
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I'm flying from Toronto to Taipei, December 13, on a paid business P fare. The current routing is YYZ–ICN–TPE on AC 061 and AC 6534 (EVA). Is it possible to do a same-day change to YYZ–HKG–TPE on AC 015 and CX 472 or BR 856? I'm interested in getting into Taipei a bit earlier.
The non-AC operated segments make me unsure if this is possible or not. AC 017 (YVR–TPE) isn't flying that day, so there isn't an all Air Canada metal option.
I read through some past threads about same-day changes and codeshares (1, 2, 3, 4), but there isn't a clear answer to me. Any thoughts or experiences?
The non-AC operated segments make me unsure if this is possible or not. AC 017 (YVR–TPE) isn't flying that day, so there isn't an all Air Canada metal option.
I read through some past threads about same-day changes and codeshares (1, 2, 3, 4), but there isn't a clear answer to me. Any thoughts or experiences?
Dec 2, 2018, 2:58 pm
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No one you get on the phone will have ever performed a SDC, so it's not even worth asking. They don't work at the airport 
Dec 2, 2018, 2:59 pm
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Dec 2, 2018, 3:02 pm
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Dec 2, 2018, 6:11 pm
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Don't be surprised to be turned away if you are not SE. That office is exclusively for SE only. No harm to try.
Dec 2, 2018, 6:27 pm
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Since you are flying on an international business class ticket (Signature), you can try to see if you are allowed to use the concierge office at the business class check in.
Don't be surprised to be turned away if you are not SE. That office is exclusively for SE only. No harm to try.
Don't be surprised to be turned away if you are not SE. That office is exclusively for SE only. No harm to try.
Dec 2, 2018, 6:38 pm
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Dec 2, 2018, 7:45 pm
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Dec 2, 2018, 8:20 pm
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I'm under the impression that it's just the SDC fee and no fare difference on AC metal, not that it had to be on AC metal only. That said, I've never tried a SDC with non-AC metal, before.
From Air Canada International Flight Fare Options:
From Air Canada International Flight Fare Options:
