boston and new england storm
#17
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If Delta puts out a waiver on changes than doesn't that also apply to any fare basis in the original cabin booked.
If so they would end up diluting any new sales for these later flights. If they delay putting out a waiver then the nervous flyers may just make the change now while seats are still available ad pay the change fees
If you were Delta what would do, call it now? or wait a day or two?
If so they would end up diluting any new sales for these later flights. If they delay putting out a waiver then the nervous flyers may just make the change now while seats are still available ad pay the change fees
If you were Delta what would do, call it now? or wait a day or two?
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I have an unnecessary double-connect via ATL and DTW tomorrow. Both are <1hr so I went and called to see if they might consider letting me switch to a one-stop despite DTW not being listed. The polite agent said that she could lose her job if she did an even exchange for something not listed in the waiver. I'm sure if I HUCA enough times I might find someone who'd do it, but it's not work my time at this point.
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Thats fairly typical for 'standard' weather events. Have a storm, and all operations are back to normal within 24-48 hours and pax all able to be accommodated within a few days of the event.
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I have an unnecessary double-connect via ATL and DTW tomorrow. Both are <1hr so I went and called to see if they might consider letting me switch to a one-stop despite DTW not being listed. The polite agent said that she could lose her job if she did an even exchange for something not listed in the waiver.
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"When rescheduled travel occurs beyond January 23, 2019, the change fee will be waived. However, a difference in fare may apply."
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Part of my extended family is caught up in this mayhem and have a Sunday flight that is certainly questionable at this time. Since they are on non-refundable coach tickets they may end up SOL in trying to make a vacation and cruise out of Florida.
I advised them that since they have no backup to go on a later day, they should just wait out the developments to see if their flight is canceled
If it is canceled due to weather can they request a $$ refund back to the original form of payment since onward one year coupons will not recover their loss?
Any positive experience on this from others?
I advised them that since they have no backup to go on a later day, they should just wait out the developments to see if their flight is canceled
If it is canceled due to weather can they request a $$ refund back to the original form of payment since onward one year coupons will not recover their loss?
Any positive experience on this from others?
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Part of my extended family is caught up in this mayhem and have a Sunday flight that is certainly questionable at this time. Since they are on non-refundable coach tickets they may end up SOL in trying to make a vacation and cruise out of Florida.
I advised them that since they have no backup to go on a later day, they should just wait out the developments to see if their flight is canceled
If it is canceled due to weather can they request a $$ refund back to the original form of payment since onward one year coupons will not recover their loss?
Any positive experience on this from others?
I advised them that since they have no backup to go on a later day, they should just wait out the developments to see if their flight is canceled
If it is canceled due to weather can they request a $$ refund back to the original form of payment since onward one year coupons will not recover their loss?
Any positive experience on this from others?
#25
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This is standard language for weather waivers. You can change for dates outside the window and still have the change fee waived, you'll just have to pay any fare difference.
"When rescheduled travel occurs beyond January 23, 2019, the change fee will be waived. However, a difference in fare may apply."
"When rescheduled travel occurs beyond January 23, 2019, the change fee will be waived. However, a difference in fare may apply."
Yeah, I've had luck moving to a flight outside of the end of the waiver date if I have a good reason. I've only had to pay the difference in fare a few times... it's never been more than $50. This could depend on a lot of factors, though (including how willing the agent is). I think they can also look at historical fares based on when you booked your ticket. Not really sure.