Fare code for voluntary downgrade
May 8, 2017, 5:10 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: FNT, but DTW if I can't help it
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For what it's worth, I had a recent experience with a similar situation. I had a paid business class DTW-CLT-FCO with a schedule change that resulted in me moving to DTW-PHL-FCO. DTW-PHL only has a coach cabin, so I was downgraded. The rep booked my DTW-PHL in Y, so I'm still expecting 1.5 multiplier. Original booking code was D for my segment.
May 8, 2017, 8:59 pm
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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I agree with OP. If you buy an first class ticket, the airline amends the flight time, you want to rebook, that flight doesn't have first class.............they owe you the difference. I mean AA can make all the little comments about "voluntary downgrade" they want. The OP should get the first class miles or his (assuming a 'he') money back.
May 9, 2017, 11:37 am
#19
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Location: NYC
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Also - re: other questions on the situation - cancelling and re-booking is an option and I may price that out but I don't expect a huge price advantage there.
To be honest, the main thing I was hoping for when I looked at the new fare code was to have some sort of "status" that would help me in case of IRROPS etc. I know if I was flying first then my re-accommodation would be a priority, now that I am S it doesn't seem so
May 9, 2017, 11:45 am
#20
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: FNT, but DTW if I can't help it
Programs: AAdvantage Former EXP/Current PLT / Total Rewards - Diamond / Hilton HHonors - Gold
Posts: 757
Thanks everybody. For this small a number of miles I am not really overly concerned but I am interested in learning what is possible. If I was going to request ORC should I do that now or after the flight is completed?
Also - re: other questions on the situation - cancelling and re-booking is an option and I may price that out but I don't expect a huge price advantage there.
To be honest, the main thing I was hoping for when I looked at the new fare code was to have some sort of "status" that would help me in case of IRROPS etc. I know if I was flying first then my re-accommodation would be a priority, now that I am S it doesn't seem so
Also - re: other questions on the situation - cancelling and re-booking is an option and I may price that out but I don't expect a huge price advantage there.
To be honest, the main thing I was hoping for when I looked at the new fare code was to have some sort of "status" that would help me in case of IRROPS etc. I know if I was flying first then my re-accommodation would be a priority, now that I am S it doesn't seem so