Cancelling Avianca Award Flights - Not flying is cheaper than buying miles
Dec 2, 2013, 12:24 am
#113
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Dec 2, 2013, 1:21 am
#114
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Dec 2, 2013, 3:50 am
#115
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They do ask that you cancel before the flight so I don't know what will happen if you don't.
Dec 2, 2013, 6:14 am
#116
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Is there such a thing as OLCO? I was under the impression that once you check in (or don't) in award travel, and if you miss the flight, you are a NO SHOW. So not sure how this will be treated by Lifemiles. Have to do some research.
What will happen to award/benefit tickets that have been issued and not used?
All reward tickets issued and not used will be honored as per the terms and conditions of those tickets and the programs they were issued through.
What will happen to award/benefit tickets that have been issued and not used?
All reward tickets issued and not used will be honored as per the terms and conditions of those tickets and the programs they were issued through.
Last edited by djjaguar64; Dec 2, 2013 at 6:27 am
Dec 2, 2013, 10:33 am
#117
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I've cancelled a LM partner (UA) redemption after departure time with no problems, but did so later the same day (about 10 hours after departure). I never checked in for the flight.
Dec 2, 2013, 12:06 pm
#118
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That depends on the airline. If OLCO (online check-out) is not provided, you can always call customer service and tell them to check you out. I do that sometimes with regular flexible cash tickets, but I don't know if it also works with a Lifemiles award ticket. But when I read the last comments, it should work...
Dec 2, 2013, 4:42 pm
#120
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That happens quite often. They hardly ever bother cancelling them on the phone now days. I have had 3 in the past few months where they have not cancelled till after departure. Seems such a waste of a FF seat which someone else can utilize.