Questionable connection time, can I buy two tickets?
Apr 24, 22, 11:39 am
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Questionable connection time, can I buy two tickets?
I am traveling hbo in F from LAX- SFO-LHR on BA 286 which arrives at 13:55. On a separate ticket, I will be connecting to FCO. I have the option of BA554 at 15:40 or BA558 at 19:05. I have a long layover in SFO, so I am afraid that another 5-hour layover at LHR will be painful. It looks like BA286 usually arrives on time.
Am I allowed to buy tickets on both flights, and then cancel the second one for a FTV if I make the earlier flight? If I don’t make the first flight, it could be very expensive to buy a last-minute ticket. On Monday, BA558 is $855 in economy.
Am I allowed to buy tickets on both flights, and then cancel the second one for a FTV if I make the earlier flight? If I don’t make the first flight, it could be very expensive to buy a last-minute ticket. On Monday, BA558 is $855 in economy.
Apr 24, 22, 12:03 pm
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Originally Posted by sbgmiles
Am I allowed to buy tickets on both flights, and then cancel the second one for a FTV if I make the earlier flight?
Whether you will be able to cancel for an FTV (or eVoucher) depends on whether the Book With Confidence policy applies to your bookings. In part, that depends on your travel date. Check this thread: Book with confidence policy - or ba.com.
Apr 25, 22, 4:57 pm
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Originally Posted by sbgmiles
Are you still allowed to move a flight forward on a plus fare? It is not listed as a benefit, so I thought that it may have been removed.
Apr 25, 22, 4:58 pm
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Originally Posted by sbgmiles
Are you still allowed to move a flight forward on a plus fare? It is not listed as a benefit, so I thought that it may have been removed.
Apr 25, 22, 5:46 pm
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Originally Posted by jerry a. laska
Free change on the day for a plus fare allows one to move your flight forward or back provided you do so at least one hour before your scheduled departure.
