is FC SDC any different to/from Hawaii?
Oct 24, 2017, 2:18 pm
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is FC SDC any different to/from Hawaii?
Live in DC. About to buy FC and will prob buy a flight HNL-MSP-DCA for the return. Assuming there's a seat avail on HNL-ATL-DCA when I want to return, are there any different rules for first class SDC on HNL-ATL? or is it the same as any other domestic SDC: there just needs to be a seat available and I need to call in the appropriate time frame? thanks. safe travels everyone.
Oct 24, 2017, 3:55 pm
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However in your situation HUACA was in order. Doesn't matter if used a RUC/GUC. As long as the paid fare allowed the routing you can SDC to it.
Oct 24, 2017, 4:24 pm
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That's the key. There are P fares WAS-HNL that prohibit travel between certain airports on Delta One aircraft.
THE FARE COMPONENT MUST NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL BETWEEN JFK AIRPORT AND LAX/SFO ON AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-200 AIRCRAFT ON NONSTOP FLIGHTS. AND THE FARE COMPONENT MUST NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL BETWEEN JFK AIRPORT AND LAX/SFO ON AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-300 AIRCRAFT ON NONSTOP FLIGHTS. AND THE FARE COMPONENT MUST NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL BETWEEN JFK AIRPORT AND LAX/SFO ON AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A350-900 AIRCRAFT ON NONSTOP FLIGHTS. AND THE FARE COMPONENT MUST NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL BETWEEN JFK AIRPORT AND LAX/SFO ON BOEING 757-200 WINGLETS AIRCRAFT ...
Oct 24, 2017, 6:15 pm
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What was the routing? West coast connections to/from HLN? IIRC the MSP-HNL and vv nonstop requires GUCs to upgrade, just like the ATL nonstop.
Oct 28, 2017, 11:32 am
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In the end our LAX-HNL went mechanical and we ended up switching to LAX-OGG without penalty. It was nice to see Maui!
Nov 3, 2017, 8:41 am
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Slightly tangential, but it would really help me if someone could clarify for me:
I believe I have heard previously that for SDC in general, I cannot SDC from a 1-stop to a nonstop flight. Does the same apply for 2-stop vs 1-stop?
Currently looking for a paid first flight back from HNL and HNL-LAX-SLC-RDU is the cheapest by far for my date. Is that a flight I could SDC to HNL-ATL-RDU to get a good night's sleep?
I believe I have heard previously that for SDC in general, I cannot SDC from a 1-stop to a nonstop flight. Does the same apply for 2-stop vs 1-stop?
Currently looking for a paid first flight back from HNL and HNL-LAX-SLC-RDU is the cheapest by far for my date. Is that a flight I could SDC to HNL-ATL-RDU to get a good night's sleep?
Nov 3, 2017, 9:03 am
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Slightly tangential, but it would really help me if someone could clarify for me:
I believe I have heard previously that for SDC in general, I cannot SDC from a 1-stop to a nonstop flight. Does the same apply for 2-stop vs 1-stop?
Currently looking for a paid first flight back from HNL and HNL-LAX-SLC-RDU is the cheapest by far for my date. Is that a flight I could SDC to HNL-ATL-RDU to get a good night's sleep?
I believe I have heard previously that for SDC in general, I cannot SDC from a 1-stop to a nonstop flight. Does the same apply for 2-stop vs 1-stop?
Currently looking for a paid first flight back from HNL and HNL-LAX-SLC-RDU is the cheapest by far for my date. Is that a flight I could SDC to HNL-ATL-RDU to get a good night's sleep?
Nov 3, 2017, 9:15 am
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Slightly tangential, but it would really help me if someone could clarify for me:
I believe I have heard previously that for SDC in general, I cannot SDC from a 1-stop to a nonstop flight. Does the same apply for 2-stop vs 1-stop?
Currently looking for a paid first flight back from HNL and HNL-LAX-SLC-RDU is the cheapest by far for my date. Is that a flight I could SDC to HNL-ATL-RDU to get a good night's sleep?
I believe I have heard previously that for SDC in general, I cannot SDC from a 1-stop to a nonstop flight. Does the same apply for 2-stop vs 1-stop?
Currently looking for a paid first flight back from HNL and HNL-LAX-SLC-RDU is the cheapest by far for my date. Is that a flight I could SDC to HNL-ATL-RDU to get a good night's sleep?
Edit: Should have included broken fare disclaimer that WWads listed above.
Nov 3, 2017, 10:58 am
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Thanks for the help, y'all. I suppose the obvious follow-up question is: is there a way I, the consumer, can determine if it is a broken fare?
Nov 3, 2017, 11:54 am
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However even if they are in the same bucket it is no guarantee because it could still be a broken fare that happens to be booked in the same bucket for each fare component.
I believe the most reliable way to tell is to inspect the "Fare Details:" line in the flight receipt email.