Adding additional passenger to existing booking?
Feb 1, 2024, 12:21 pm
#1
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Adding additional passenger to existing booking?
Hi guys,
I booked a flight recently for myself and a friend, Economy Euro Traveller.
I’m silver status so managed to book us a seat even though the flight is a few months away.
Another friend has decided to join us, is it somehow possible to add another passenger to the same booking (so I can allocate his seat next to us) or will he have to book separate and sit apart?
thanks
I booked a flight recently for myself and a friend, Economy Euro Traveller.
I’m silver status so managed to book us a seat even though the flight is a few months away.
Another friend has decided to join us, is it somehow possible to add another passenger to the same booking (so I can allocate his seat next to us) or will he have to book separate and sit apart?
thanks
Feb 1, 2024, 12:32 pm
#2
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You can't just bolt on additional passengers after it has been initially ticketed. You would either need the third passenger to live with a separate reservation, or cancel the first reservation and book again.
Feb 1, 2024, 12:41 pm
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I’ve actually just realised I’m within 24hrs from my original booking. Isn’t there a cool off period where I can cancel for free?
Feb 1, 2024, 12:52 pm
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Hi,
I think so ( I think you may need to call in though). There is no guarantee the new seats would be at the same price originally paid
Regards
TBS
Feb 1, 2024, 12:55 pm
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Yes, that's a relevant additional piece of information. You can amend or cancel a booking within 24 hours without fee. However if the price changes as a result of 3 people being on the booking you will have to pay the extra not just for the additional person but also for the initial 2 passengers. You would need to call the contact centre to make this change, other than that a cancellation should be possible online - only proceed if it shows a full refund and details on the second screen.
Feb 1, 2024, 1:19 pm
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Yes, that's a relevant additional piece of information. You can amend or cancel a booking within 24 hours without fee. However if the price changes as a result of 3 people being on the booking you will have to pay the extra not just for the additional person but also for the initial 2 passengers. You would need to call the contact centre to make this change, other than that a cancellation should be possible online - only proceed if it shows a full refund and details on the second screen.
