Changing a layover in Amsterdam to a stopover
Sep 2, 2019, 9:47 am
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Changing a layover in Amsterdam to a stopover
Hi all,
I know KLM offers free stopovers but I only found that out after making a ticket booking. I currently have a 10h layover, I am wondering if I can change that into a longer stopover. Any idea on whether I will be charged change fees or just the cost of the new ticket? The ticket was booked through Delta.
I know KLM offers free stopovers but I only found that out after making a ticket booking. I currently have a 10h layover, I am wondering if I can change that into a longer stopover. Any idea on whether I will be charged change fees or just the cost of the new ticket? The ticket was booked through Delta.
Sep 2, 2019, 9:52 am
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Whether or not a stopover will affect the price of your fare depends on the underlying fare rules.
You can sometimes change tickets online; I would advise you to look your ticket up online and see if you can do so. If not, you are stuck with calling Delta.
I expect this will cost far more than you are expecting to do; however, with no idea of routes, fare class, or even class of travel, it's hard to judge.
Sep 2, 2019, 9:59 am
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That is not a general rule.
Whether or not a stopover will affect the price of your fare depends on the underlying fare rules.
You will have to consult the fare rules of your ticket. There will be a change fee to pay, plus any difference in the fare.
You can sometimes change tickets online; I would advise you to look your ticket up online and see if you can do so. If not, you are stuck with calling Delta.
I expect this will cost far more than you are expecting to do; however, with no idea of routes, fare class, or even class of travel, it's hard to judge.
Whether or not a stopover will affect the price of your fare depends on the underlying fare rules.
You will have to consult the fare rules of your ticket. There will be a change fee to pay, plus any difference in the fare.
You can sometimes change tickets online; I would advise you to look your ticket up online and see if you can do so. If not, you are stuck with calling Delta.
I expect this will cost far more than you are expecting to do; however, with no idea of routes, fare class, or even class of travel, it's hard to judge.
10 hours is enough to see the city real quick and head back I guess, and in the worst case there's the KLM Crown Lounge
Sep 2, 2019, 1:48 pm
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Sep 2, 2019, 2:34 pm
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Sep 2, 2019, 2:52 pm
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By "layover" you likely mean "connection". Whether and what this will cost, if anything, is a matter of the fare rules for your specific ticket. Best thing is to determine the routing you do want and then calculate what it will cost to make the change. It might not be that much.
While KL does not serve PIT, DL most assuredly does and there is service on KL/DL connecting at JFK and DTW. There may also be other more circuitous routings and those may be even cheaper (or not).
Bottom line is that hypotheticals do not mean much when faring a ticket or a change.
While KL does not serve PIT, DL most assuredly does and there is service on KL/DL connecting at JFK and DTW. There may also be other more circuitous routings and those may be even cheaper (or not).
Bottom line is that hypotheticals do not mean much when faring a ticket or a change.
Sep 2, 2019, 2:55 pm
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Yeah, sorry. This was AMS-ATL-PIT. There is a seasonal AF service CDG-PIT, PIT-CDG but it's always an adventure to see if it is confirmed for the year or not.
Sep 2, 2019, 2:59 pm
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By "layover" you likely mean "connection". Whether and what this will cost, if anything, is a matter of the fare rules for your specific ticket. Best thing is to determine the routing you do want and then calculate what it will cost to make the change. It might not be that much.
While KL does not serve PIT, DL most assuredly does and there is service on KL/DL connecting at JFK and DTW. There may also be other more circuitous routings and those may be even cheaper (or not).
Bottom line is that hypotheticals do not mean much when faring a ticket or a change.
While KL does not serve PIT, DL most assuredly does and there is service on KL/DL connecting at JFK and DTW. There may also be other more circuitous routings and those may be even cheaper (or not).
Bottom line is that hypotheticals do not mean much when faring a ticket or a change.
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Sep 2, 2019, 4:05 pm
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