Not Using Connecting Sectors
Jul 8, 2010, 5:04 am
#31
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I think what I'm going to do is actually fly the first segment (HKG-MNL) , even though it's on another carrier. I don't want to risk turning up at HKG and make up excuses about why I didn't fly the first leg. The return sectors are also via HKG, where it's easier to not take the final sector to MNL.
Jul 8, 2010, 5:39 am
#32
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fratboy, tearing the last coupon is another pair of hands.
You can always say "I had to change my plans".
This happened to me with BA ticket. I was likely to use the last coupon on a different day, but I was told the ticket couldn't be changed after departure and the same agent invited me to trash it, buying a new ticket for the new date.
This is - in my opinion - a completely different matter.
You can always say "I had to change my plans".
This happened to me with BA ticket. I was likely to use the last coupon on a different day, but I was told the ticket couldn't be changed after departure and the same agent invited me to trash it, buying a new ticket for the new date.
This is - in my opinion - a completely different matter.
Jul 8, 2010, 10:01 pm
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True..
...but you seem to be ignoring the very clear explanation upthread that while the German court ruling DOES apparently affect what LH can do in relation to coupons being used out of sequence, the ruling ALSO made it clear that LH was free to control the problem by other means...
IE... offer a MUCH more expensive fare that allows ANY sequence.. then charge anyone trying it on with a cheaper fare the (substantial?) upfare to that more flexible ticket
Thats how I read it anyway.....<Shrug!>
...but you seem to be ignoring the very clear explanation upthread that while the German court ruling DOES apparently affect what LH can do in relation to coupons being used out of sequence, the ruling ALSO made it clear that LH was free to control the problem by other means...
IE... offer a MUCH more expensive fare that allows ANY sequence.. then charge anyone trying it on with a cheaper fare the (substantial?) upfare to that more flexible ticket
Thats how I read it anyway.....<Shrug!>
But that's new not was in system 1 year ago.
Jul 9, 2010, 1:41 am
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If I understood correctly, So what u r saying is that say u want to fly C from FRA - BKK and u find a cheaper fare from say LON - BKK via FRA u book that and then take another flight to go from FRA - LON ?? hmmmm.. ofcourse this is assuming the fare difference is much more than the 1 extra ticket u buy for FRA - LON.. ?
Jul 9, 2010, 2:36 am
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Obviously you fail to understand one issue: The court held that a clause in GTC stipulating the invalidity of the entire ticket is void. However, the airline is always free to reprice the fare because the court accepted the different fare structures.
Jul 9, 2010, 2:46 am
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Fully agree. No airline can force to you fly a sector. However, there might be consequences for the ticket and/or the fare. I never cared under the old T&C because the last cupon simply became void. It will be interesting whether or not this policy will now change to repricing.
Jul 9, 2010, 6:06 am
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Fully agree. No airline can force to you fly a sector. However, there might be consequences for the ticket and/or the fare. I never cared under the old T&C because the last cupon simply became void. It will be interesting whether or not this policy will now change to repricing.
I don't think they can enforce it.