Was I an idiot? (Canceling last segment of an itinerary and paying more with reprice)
Nov 6, 22, 7:10 am
#31
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Originally Posted by ijgordon
I’m sure their jobs would be easier if there was never a no-show. But the fact of the matter is lots of pax no-show (despite being checked in) for a variety of reasons, some beyond their control. So I doubt the gate agent really cares. Would AA like to re-sell that seat? Of course. Are they going to sell it in the, what, 20 minutes after OP cancels upon arriving at CLT but before the ticketing / check-in deadline? Very unlikely, so I agree there.
Nov 6, 22, 10:47 am
#32
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
If AA wanted to, they could easily implement a system where "canceling" prompts an add/collect to reprice the ticket. They don't.
Nov 6, 22, 11:13 am
#33
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Originally Posted by S.R
Personally I would have no showed.
This isn't some small mom and pop business that you're helping save a few bucks. It's a huge public company which would screw you over at any chance if the situation was reversed. Think about all the devaluations, etc.
Just my opinion, I'd look at my best interest first. But of course with something like no showing make sure you don't make a habit of it if you like your FF benefits.
This isn't some small mom and pop business that you're helping save a few bucks. It's a huge public company which would screw you over at any chance if the situation was reversed. Think about all the devaluations, etc.
Just my opinion, I'd look at my best interest first. But of course with something like no showing make sure you don't make a habit of it if you like your FF benefits.
Last edited by Colin; Nov 6, 22 at 11:57 am
Nov 6, 22, 11:31 am
#34
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Originally Posted by jordyn
They could try to implement such a system, but it would be anything but easy. How would they collect these fees?
Nov 6, 22, 12:12 pm
#35
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
A simple window that pops up saying mid-trip cancelations are subject to payment of the difference between the fare purchased and the fare corresponding to the itinerary flown. (Or if the result is a refund/credit, a corresponding message.) If AA.com can't calculate that on the spot with a link to "Pay Now to Cancel," then a message that says you must call to cancel with a warning that no-shows will be subject to the same conditions, etc.
Nov 7, 22, 1:21 pm
#36
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Originally Posted by Out of my Element
Wouldn't bags have been checked thru to MYR if OP decided to get off at CLT?
What if there were schedule changes and the GCM-CLT routing was changed to something else with a new connection to MYR and the OP hadn't canceled?
What if there were schedule changes and the GCM-CLT routing was changed to something else with a new connection to MYR and the OP hadn't canceled?
Nov 7, 22, 1:30 pm
#37
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Originally Posted by g289t
You generally won't find the nonstops costing more than connecting flights. In fact, the opposite is often true.
Nov 7, 22, 9:31 pm
#38
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Originally Posted by LINDEGR
You must be shopping somewhere very different than the majority of us that regularly find nonstops to be much more expensive.
Nov 7, 22, 9:54 pm
#39
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Originally Posted by g289t
Check out NYC-<random places>. I checked LAX and Miami area airports. Nonstops were the cheapest or similar. There certainly does not seem to be any premium price for nonstops.
