Online changes and Fare Classes
Aug 26, 2023 | 4:32 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: BAEC GOLD
Posts: 326
Online changes and Fare Classes
Hi
Does anyone have any inputs to my predicament.
I have an existing fare booked in D. If i were to make flight time change online does it keep the original fare class, or will it automatically pick the lowest fare class available like what it does on their website.
I have a D fare booked, and there are P fares available on that day and would like to keep it at D. Am worried if i make the change online it'll change to the lowest which is P.
Does anyone have any inputs to my predicament.
I have an existing fare booked in D. If i were to make flight time change online does it keep the original fare class, or will it automatically pick the lowest fare class available like what it does on their website.
I have a D fare booked, and there are P fares available on that day and would like to keep it at D. Am worried if i make the change online it'll change to the lowest which is P.
Aug 26, 2023 | 6:00 am
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hong Kong, France
Programs: FB , BA Gold/OW emerald, QR
Posts: 17,041
You have been booked in D with a fare type D*******. Each fare type (the ******) can have different conditions for changes.
If D is still available, you will be rebooked in D with the same type and have to pay a change fee (if any) and possibly a fare difference, if positive.
But if D is not available anymore, they can reissue the ticket in a higher fare class, usually leading to a stiff repricing.
If D is still available, you will be rebooked in D with the same type and have to pay a change fee (if any) and possibly a fare difference, if positive.
But if D is not available anymore, they can reissue the ticket in a higher fare class, usually leading to a stiff repricing.
Aug 26, 2023 | 3:32 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 7,220
Hi
Does anyone have any inputs to my predicament.
I have an existing fare booked in D. If i were to make flight time change online does it keep the original fare class, or will it automatically pick the lowest fare class available like what it does on their website.
I have a D fare booked, and there are P fares available on that day and would like to keep it at D. Am worried if i make the change online it'll change to the lowest which is P.
Does anyone have any inputs to my predicament.
I have an existing fare booked in D. If i were to make flight time change online does it keep the original fare class, or will it automatically pick the lowest fare class available like what it does on their website.
I have a D fare booked, and there are P fares available on that day and would like to keep it at D. Am worried if i make the change online it'll change to the lowest which is P.
Aug 26, 2023 | 5:25 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: BAEC GOLD
Posts: 326
You have been booked in D with a fare type D*******. Each fare type (the ******) can have different conditions for changes.
If D is still available, you will be rebooked in D with the same type and have to pay a change fee (if any) and possibly a fare difference, if positive.
But if D is not available anymore, they can reissue the ticket in a higher fare class, usually leading to a stiff repricing.
If D is still available, you will be rebooked in D with the same type and have to pay a change fee (if any) and possibly a fare difference, if positive.
But if D is not available anymore, they can reissue the ticket in a higher fare class, usually leading to a stiff repricing.
I did a dummy change where it offers a refund so I was worried that it was a cheaper fare class