I class tickets
Nov 8, 2012 | 10:56 am
#1
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I class tickets
I've got an I class ticket and I know that theres a lot of restrictions on it, can't upgrade, can't change date/time of flights and can't cancel. BUT does anyone know if there are any ways around it so that I could cancel without losing the whole/large sum of the fare that I paid for it?
Nov 8, 2012 | 11:03 am
#3
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I've got an I class ticket and I know that theres a lot of restrictions on it, can't upgrade, can't change date/time of flights and can't cancel. BUT does anyone know if there are any ways around it so that I could cancel without losing the whole/large sum of the fare that I paid for it?
Nov 8, 2012 | 11:30 am
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Nov 8, 2012 | 11:31 am
#7
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I do think that BA should allow some flexibility with these tickets. Something like GBP 500 change fee plus upgrade to R class would probably suffice.
No refund on cancellation I still support though!
No refund on cancellation I still support though!
Nov 8, 2012 | 1:10 pm
#10
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Restrictions depend very much on market/point-of-sale. There are similarly 'lax' restrictions from e.g. the Gulf.
ex-UK, you have to spend considerably more to get any kind of flexibility, e.g. LHR-JFK-LHR I return is c. GBP2400, R return is nearer 4k with a GBP200 change or cancellation charge.
ex-UK, you have to spend considerably more to get any kind of flexibility, e.g. LHR-JFK-LHR I return is c. GBP2400, R return is nearer 4k with a GBP200 change or cancellation charge.
Nov 8, 2012 | 1:14 pm
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You can change the dates for a fee of 300 I think, and any fare difference, so if I is available you just pay the change fee. Also you can upgrade with avios if available F there. I have done this on numerous occassions.
Nov 8, 2012 | 1:30 pm
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Ex-UK that is incorrect. Ex-many other places it is valid.
Nov 8, 2012 | 1:31 pm
#13
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When I rang BAEC to ask about changing the inbound flight, I was told that with the booking being an I class, I wouldn't be able to change it. Wasn't even offered to pay a fee or anything, just a straight out no.
Nov 8, 2012 | 2:49 pm
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Saying it quietly since i like being able to change I tickets and most definitely devils advocate type buffoonery, isn't that a bit...discriminatory...towards Brit residents? Then again I am sure there are a few instances where such things go the other way 