Advice on extending CDG layover
Jun 21, 2022, 10:55 am
#1
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Advice on extending CDG layover
We are returning MLE>CDG>IAH in February 2023 on AF. Currently we have an overnight layover in CDG and the wife is curious about whether we can switch the CDG>IAH flight to one day later to explore Paris for a day. If it makes a difference we are in J. My question is whether in the group’s experience is this realistically possible, and if there are any suggestions on a recommended contact method? Thanks in advance! 🙏
Jun 21, 2022, 10:59 am
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Well, if it was a simple roundtrip ticket, no. Because any longer, you'd be looking at a multi stop itinéraire. AF/KLM don't offer a free stopover like some airlines (I'm thinking TAP) do.
You can call AF to change, but this will result in a reprice.
You can call AF to change, but this will result in a reprice.
Jun 21, 2022, 11:02 am
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Jun 21, 2022, 8:07 pm
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This is why I fly UA/LH when I need a stopover.
Jun 22, 2022, 2:38 am
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We don't know the conditions on this ticket, but I believe that mlin32 is right.
If it is part of a return ticket IAH-MLE-IAH, pushing the CDG-IAH beyond 24h will result in reprice.
Actually any date change will result in reprice and possible change fee.
If it is part of a return ticket IAH-MLE-IAH, pushing the CDG-IAH beyond 24h will result in reprice.
Actually any date change will result in reprice and possible change fee.
Jun 22, 2022, 4:06 am
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In any event, the OP would need to call AF to know what the cost would be and take it from there.
Jun 22, 2022, 9:57 am
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Some fares do allow for a free stopover but they tend to be higher. If the OP booked a plain vanilla discount business class fare, there is a high likelihood that the fare does not allow for stopovers and that, therefore, adding a stopover will require a change of fare.
In any event, the OP would need to call AF to know what the cost would be and take it from there.
In any event, the OP would need to call AF to know what the cost would be and take it from there.
Jun 29, 2022, 7:52 am
#8
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Thanks to everyone for all the advice. Wanted to follow up and give resolution. Called AF and extending for 1 day on the return would result in an approx $5k fare difference change per ticket so despite the attractiveness of that offer I ended up declining. 😂