Flight time change, reroute?
Jan 14, 2019, 11:57 am
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Flight time change, reroute?
Booked a companion reward fight return to Toronto in first and the return leg time has been changed by over an hour later than scheduled.
Theres an earlier flight but no First cabin.
What are the chances BA would allow a reroute via ORD or JFK? Worth a shot or a waste of time?
Assume the biggest issue is that the companion is not valid on AA metal, but you would think an exception would be made.
Cheers
Theres an earlier flight but no First cabin.
What are the chances BA would allow a reroute via ORD or JFK? Worth a shot or a waste of time?
Assume the biggest issue is that the companion is not valid on AA metal, but you would think an exception would be made.
Cheers
Jan 14, 2019, 12:03 pm
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I really can't see them making an exception for the 2-4-1 unless there really was no alternative, so you'd have to cough up extra for the USA-Canada services I suspect. Usually you need a cancellation for a full rerouting but if the flights is moved by 2 hours they may allow it too. One hour, I doubt it, though they would allow you to go CW on the other BA service. But by all means ring up and ask. And let us know what they say. Best to have your preferences listed out in rank order.
Jan 14, 2019, 12:35 pm
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It will not cost you anything to call and ask. But, for a one-hour change, it is doubtful that BA would do anything in general. Especially doubtful on a 2-4-1 rebooked onto an AA-operated service.
Jan 14, 2019, 12:57 pm
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The BA-only metal is an interesting restriction of a 2-4-1 these days. If it’s a JBA route, so called “metal neutral” does the restriction serve a purpose anymore?