Econ Class S to Class M
Jun 13, 2014 | 7:30 pm
#1
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Econ Class S to Class M
Hello,
I purchased an Econ Save (Class S) ticket. I know that it is not eligible for miles upgrade. However, is it possible to pay to upgrade my Econ Save ticket to an Econ class that is eligible? and then use miles to upgrade.
Thanks a lot
KFP
I purchased an Econ Save (Class S) ticket. I know that it is not eligible for miles upgrade. However, is it possible to pay to upgrade my Econ Save ticket to an Econ class that is eligible? and then use miles to upgrade.
Thanks a lot
KFP
Jun 14, 2014 | 12:57 am
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Good luck!
Jun 14, 2014 | 3:14 am
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S class tickets are often non refundable. You will likely find that you can't just pay a fare difference to upgrade the fare class. If you want the higher fare class you will likely forfeit your original ticket and have to buy a new ticket.
Jun 14, 2014 | 6:50 am
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could he pay the 'change fee' and change the fare class that way? my guess is that it's a no since the deep discounted fare class don't accrue full mileage? maybe make a plea to state he accidentally booked the wrong fare class?
Last edited by dek526; Jun 14, 2014 at 6:55 am
Jun 15, 2014 | 8:13 pm
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If the fare allows changes, the change fee is for changes to the flight times, but within the same fare class (based on availability of the fare class at the new times). But it isn't for change of fare class, which means reissuing the ticket. Normally these lower fare classes are attached to fare rules that do not allow refunds, re-issuing, or re-routing. So it's likely you can't even change the flight times.
Jun 15, 2014 | 8:20 pm
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Having had a closer look at some S class fares, they will probably allow cancellation with payment of a fee. So if you really want to change to M class, you can get a refund of your ticket, less the cancellation fee, and then buy a new M class ticket.