Reopening of Award Space
May 22, 2018, 10:48 am
#1
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Reopening of Award Space
I have a trip currently booked using JAL miles in F from LAX - DXB - MCT - DXB but I need to change it to LAX - DXB - CAI - DXB, with the first flight form LAX - DXB not changing. Since I am changing the routing, the ticket needs to be canceled and rebooked and I am concerned that the LAX - DXB award space will not re open and there is currently none available.
What are the odds that after canceling my first ticket, the award seat will open up and I will be able to rebook on it?
Any suggestions are very appreciated
What are the odds that after canceling my first ticket, the award seat will open up and I will be able to rebook on it?
Any suggestions are very appreciated
May 22, 2018, 12:02 pm
#4
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Once I had a seat in the "O" inventory bucket and that bucket subsequently got to zero. I cancelled it and rebooked, and the ticket did not go back to "O" inventory, I had to rebook in a higher inventory class.
I wouldn't do it either, if revenue fare buckets are any indication. The yield management system will probably just say "great! another seat to sell for $$$$"
I wouldn't do it either, if revenue fare buckets are any indication. The yield management system will probably just say "great! another seat to sell for $$$$"
May 22, 2018, 1:07 pm
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