Is it possible to book different fare classes on the one booking?
Jan 29, 2020, 4:13 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Is it possible to book different fare classes on the one booking?
I am planning an economy trip with a friend. He'll buy the economy save fare, but I could use the extra MPO status credits so would like a economy core fare. But I want to book on the same booking so I can get us both extra legroom seats. Is it possible to book different fare classes on the same booking? Clearly it is not possible online, just want to know if it is worth trying to make the booking by phone?
Jan 29, 2020, 8:02 am
#4
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
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I am planning an economy trip with a friend. He'll buy the economy save fare, but I could use the extra MPO status credits so would like a economy core fare. But I want to book on the same booking so I can get us both extra legroom seats. Is it possible to book different fare classes on the same booking? Clearly it is not possible online, just want to know if it is worth trying to make the booking by phone?
Jan 29, 2020, 9:16 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX DM/OWE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 155
I am planning an economy trip with a friend. He'll buy the economy save fare, but I could use the extra MPO status credits so would like a economy core fare. But I want to book on the same booking so I can get us both extra legroom seats. Is it possible to book different fare classes on the same booking? Clearly it is not possible online, just want to know if it is worth trying to make the booking by phone?
Jan 29, 2020, 9:55 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
FYI, CX call centres are not easy to get thru right now. Had to call several times over the past few days for a friend who has SL, and even with her membership, we needed to wait for 30-40 minutes each time.
CRS (Computerized Reservation System) are set up in a way that requires the entire itinerary (including booking class) to be the same for every single pax in the booking. It is impossible for any airline to book, say, one pax in V class and one pax Q class, for the same flight in the same PNR.
CRS (Computerized Reservation System) are set up in a way that requires the entire itinerary (including booking class) to be the same for every single pax in the booking. It is impossible for any airline to book, say, one pax in V class and one pax Q class, for the same flight in the same PNR.
Jan 29, 2020, 3:28 pm
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 192
Next question: if I made separate bookings and then rang to tell them he's travelling with me, can I still get free regular seat selection for him? I did something like this last year, although in that case my kids were on the separate booking so they may have allowed it in that case.
Jan 29, 2020, 3:32 pm
#8
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Next question: if I made separate bookings and then rang to tell them he's travelling with me, can I still get free regular seat selection for him? I did something like this last year, although in that case my kids were on the separate booking so they may have allowed it in that case.