Changing flight schedule
Aug 1, 2005 | 1:26 pm
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Changing flight schedule
Hi. I'm new here. My gf and I bought the tickets to go to Hong Kong on 8/20 from travel agency, but we want to change the flight schedule to 8/13. Does anyone know if we can go to the airport on 8/13 and change the schedule? or we must change the flight schedule from travel agency? Travel agency said they will charge us $500 each, I think it's a lot 
.... so does anyone know any other way that we can change the schedule for less money? Thank you
.... so does anyone know any other way that we can change the schedule for less money? Thank you
Aug 1, 2005 | 7:39 pm
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If the rules for the ticket you bought say $500 to change the dates then that is going to be the price wherever you make the change. Don't just turn up at the airport - there's a high chance that there will be no availability on the flight. Change the reservation ASAP and pay the $500.
If you want free changes of dates you should have paid more for the ticket in the first place. Cheap tickets come with restriction that's one of the reasons why they are cheap.
If you want free changes of dates you should have paid more for the ticket in the first place. Cheap tickets come with restriction that's one of the reasons why they are cheap.
Aug 3, 2005 | 1:57 am
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You will need to go to where you bought the tickets (or contact them) in order to make changes. Other agents including airlines are most reluctant to (or can't) alter someone else's booking. The $500 is part of life - unfortunately - unless you can give them a "hard luck" story (which may possibly be a documented death in the family).
And, welcome to FT!
And, welcome to FT!