change fee question?
Mar 21, 2014 | 5:56 pm
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change fee question?
My boss asked me today to approach US air/American and see if they will agree to not charge a change fee because of how much we fly.....he swears United doesnt charge a change fee (I dont beleive him).
Is there any possibility that any airline other than SW would ever NOT charge a change fee??
Thanks
Is there any possibility that any airline other than SW would ever NOT charge a change fee??
Thanks
Mar 21, 2014 | 6:05 pm
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1. Nobody cares how much your company flies. They care how much you spend. How much does your company spend per year on US & AA?
2. Most carriers -- all the legacies -- offer fully changeable fares. Change your reservations as much as you like and no fee. Anybody can book them. Just look on the website.
3. If you fly enough under #1, you can negotiate a discount with US-AA. But, that will all depend on how many millions your company spends.
2. Most carriers -- all the legacies -- offer fully changeable fares. Change your reservations as much as you like and no fee. Anybody can book them. Just look on the website.
3. If you fly enough under #1, you can negotiate a discount with US-AA. But, that will all depend on how many millions your company spends.
Mar 21, 2014 | 6:24 pm
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OK, gotcha. to most of the places I fly, there is a several hundred dollar difference between those fares...so I suppose the $200 change fee is a relative bargain.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Mar 21, 2014 | 6:58 pm
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We are not charged change fees on any of the major airlines. If you have a dedicated travel department, they should be making their living by negotiating discounts, special fares, fee exemptions, etc.
Mar 22, 2014 | 1:05 am
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AS waives change and cancellation fees for MVP Gold and 75K members. It's not just WN at least!
Mar 22, 2014 | 9:08 am
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My boss asked me today to approach US air/American and see if they will agree to not charge a change fee because of how much we fly.....he swears United doesnt charge a change fee (I dont beleive him).
Is there any possibility that any airline other than SW would ever NOT charge a change fee??
Thanks
Is there any possibility that any airline other than SW would ever NOT charge a change fee??
Thanks
UA does not charge elites (I think Platinum and 1k get the benefit not sure about Silver/Golds) SDC fees so he may be thinking of that. US also has the moveup within 6 hours for any level of elite status assuming same number of connections and same origin/destination with seat availability. SDC fees are a far cry from UA or US not charging customers change fees though.
Mar 22, 2014 | 12:37 pm
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He was not talking about same day change fee--he claimed as a silver united he was not charged a change fee ever, which I simply dont believe.
I have to say though, that I dont look more favorable on US air for offering "flexible fares" that are 3 times what the non-refundable are. JMO.
I have to say though, that I dont look more favorable on US air for offering "flexible fares" that are 3 times what the non-refundable are. JMO.