enzian

We booked a RT flight for two to Sacramento on the recent sale. actual destination is LKe Tahoe and I am second-guessing the airport due to possible driving issues in January (chain controls on I-80). Looking into changing to a flight into Reno instead, using a Conpanion ticket to bring down the cost.

if I just cancel the existing ticket to re-book with the Companion Certificate, what will the cancellation fee be? Is it $125 per passenger per flight, so 4x $125? That would be $500 to cancel tickets we bought for $300! If that is the case I should just “forget” to cancel, right? Would there be any problems with having seats of two different flights on the same days?

or does the cancellation fee apply only up to the value of the ticket? Seems like that makes more sense, but I cannot find that in writing.

thanks.

jrl767

$125 per ticket, so $250 for two pax (presuming round-trip tix)

flytoeat

The fee is per person, per reservation. Fee for two people (without MVPG+ status) for a round trip reservation would be $250.

mrkymark

If the travel is < 60 days then it would be $125 per ticket/passenger. Meaning if all your changes only involved one ticket reissue then changing inbound and outbound flights would only cost you $125 for the two changes per passenger not per segment. So in your case for two tickets, for $125/person/ticket, you can change anything as long as it's done in one phone call and total cost for two tickets/two people would be 125 x 2 = $250.00 for all changes + fare difference.

Now you bring up an interesting issue though. What if your name is on two different flights departing at around the same time or same day. Not sure what kind of checks system they have.

enzian

OK, thanks. That helps a lot.
So I should get $50 back in My Wallet? How quickly does that happen? ( Assuming I just do the cancellation online)

jsguyrus

The My Wallet is credited almost instantly.

beckoa

You'll end up with your $300 in mywallet, paying AS an additional $250 for the privilege. And it posts nearly instantly imo.

enzian

Yes, the funds appeared instantly. All done.

lg20

If you're using your MP account, the system will eventually notice that you are on two flights in the air at the same time and flag the reservations. You will need to cancel one, or they will pick one to cancel for you, which may or may not be the one you want to keep.

flytoeat

When you cancel, you have the ability to defer utilizing the credit (and paying the change fee). "Email the canceled ticket numbers and use later to retrieve the value."

DesertNomad

I live in Reno. If there are chain controls on I-80 and US-50 from Sacramento, there will likely be chain controls on the Mt. Rose highway too (NV-431) and the pass over US-50 (Carson City to South Lake Tahoe). I'd keep your tickets as-is.

enzian