SDC - cost?
Jan 5, 2012, 4:55 pm
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SDC - cost?
I've SDC'd numerous times in the past year, and did it again today to hop an early flight home. This time, I was charged $8.21. I've never been charged before. When I asked the rep what the charge was for, she said it wasn't a change fee or fare difference, but some kind of technical charge. I didn't understand it, and since I was driving to the airport in a rush to make the flight I didn't have time to query her further about it. Has anyone ever encountered this before? Is it new, or just new to me?
Jan 5, 2012, 5:03 pm
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I've SDC'd numerous times in the past year, and did it again today to hop an early flight home. This time, I was charged $8.21. I've never been charged before. When I asked the rep what the charge was for, she said it wasn't a change fee or fare difference, but some kind of technical charge. I didn't understand it, and since I was driving to the airport in a rush to make the flight I didn't have time to query her further about it. Has anyone ever encountered this before? Is it new, or just new to me?
Jan 5, 2012, 7:07 pm
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Jan 5, 2012, 7:40 pm
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It's just because of different routing if I'm not mistaken. Certain hubs charge more than others.
When I SDC'ed earlier this week, I switched from going through MEM to DTW and it was a $4.50 charge. I asked why and she informed me that it was due to the change. If I had taken another flight through MEM...no change, ATL...no change. DTW? Yep, change. Not sure how that works, but not too bothered by it.
When I SDC'ed earlier this week, I switched from going through MEM to DTW and it was a $4.50 charge. I asked why and she informed me that it was due to the change. If I had taken another flight through MEM...no change, ATL...no change. DTW? Yep, change. Not sure how that works, but not too bothered by it.
Jan 5, 2012, 8:04 pm
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In May'11 - was travelling FLL-ATL-MSP ... called to SDC to the FLL-MSP direct flight.
Got a refund of $12.xx which were the taxes paid for the via ATL itinerary.
Got a refund of $12.xx which were the taxes paid for the via ATL itinerary.
Jan 5, 2012, 9:36 pm
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It's just because of different routing if I'm not mistaken. Certain hubs charge more than others.
When I SDC'ed earlier this week, I switched from going through MEM to DTW and it was a $4.50 charge. I asked why and she informed me that it was due to the change. If I had taken another flight through MEM...no change, ATL...no change. DTW? Yep, change. Not sure how that works, but not too bothered by it.
When I SDC'ed earlier this week, I switched from going through MEM to DTW and it was a $4.50 charge. I asked why and she informed me that it was due to the change. If I had taken another flight through MEM...no change, ATL...no change. DTW? Yep, change. Not sure how that works, but not too bothered by it.
Jan 6, 2012, 3:44 am
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I've done plenty of SDC changes in the past year. When I first started doing it I'd get charged more taxes if I added a segment, these days I don't get charged at all. ^ to DL for this, it'd be such a hassle.
Jan 6, 2012, 3:44 pm
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Technically, it's because of the taxes/fees, but in reality, it's not always charged.
One time it was significant was when I tried to do a SDC on a ticket that was purchased last August during the time that they stopped collecting FAA taxes.... well when the agent came back she said it would cost $53.49 to do the SDC. I said no thanks and just did it at the medallion counter at SFO.
One time it was significant was when I tried to do a SDC on a ticket that was purchased last August during the time that they stopped collecting FAA taxes.... well when the agent came back she said it would cost $53.49 to do the SDC. I said no thanks and just did it at the medallion counter at SFO.