M fare question
Oct 5, 2009 | 11:16 am
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M fare question
Actually I have 2 questions.
Does M class work for overseas trips? ie: europe and or hnl?
Also, if i am currently booked in a lower class (H) and just recently made platinum can i pay the fare difference to be rebooked in M? or would it be the fare difference + change fees?
Thanks
Does M class work for overseas trips? ie: europe and or hnl?
Also, if i am currently booked in a lower class (H) and just recently made platinum can i pay the fare difference to be rebooked in M? or would it be the fare difference + change fees?
Thanks
Oct 5, 2009 | 11:18 am
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When buying up in advance (outside of check-in), we will allow you to buy up to a front cabin fare on the exact same itinerary without having to pay any applicable change fees. In these cases, we'll simply charge you the difference between the fare you paid and the premium cabin fare. The applicable change fee will be waived, but the most restrictive fare rules between your original fare and the new fare will apply to the new ticket. If we're ever confused about this over the phone, politely refer us to GG BUYUP. [/QUOTE]
Last edited by jrzyshawn; Oct 5, 2009 at 11:27 am
Oct 5, 2009 | 11:23 am
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You only need to pay the fare difference; they should not charge you a change fee. If the agent you are speaking with an agent who thinks otherwise ask them to reference GG BUYUP for the revised rules.
Oct 5, 2009 | 11:30 am
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Thanks all 
BTW: Is there someplace I can read about the fare class rules?
BTW: Is there someplace I can read about the fare class rules?
Last edited by Weez_1000; Oct 5, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Oct 5, 2009 | 4:17 pm
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What do you mean exactly? Every fare between every city pair has its own rules. You can either price an itinerary on CO.com and read the rules, or you can use a pay site like ExpertFlyer.com or KVS to look up fares and read rules.
Also keep in mind that not every city pair will have, for example, an "M" fare.
Also keep in mind that not every city pair will have, for example, an "M" fare.
Oct 5, 2009 | 4:40 pm
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What do you mean exactly? Every fare between every city pair has its own rules. You can either price an itinerary on CO.com and read the rules, or you can use a pay site like ExpertFlyer.com or KVS to look up fares and read rules.
Also keep in mind that not every city pair will have, for example, an "M" fare.
Also keep in mind that not every city pair will have, for example, an "M" fare.
Thanks
Oct 5, 2009 | 4:42 pm
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I understand that but I found it odd that the only overseas flight that the M fare upgrade was applicable for was LAX-HNL. I wanted to read the fare rules for a few random segments and see what i could find. Kinda just being inquisitive. I forgot about expertflyer.
Thanks
Thanks
Oct 5, 2009 | 4:48 pm
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Oct 5, 2009 | 5:08 pm
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Safe travels!
Oct 5, 2009 | 10:46 pm
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(And, as mentioned, you won't find anything about upgrades, which are a function of the separate OnePass program, in the fare rules for any fare.)