[PREM FARE GONE] SWISS Companion fares exUK in First & Biz ( from 999GBP per person)
Aug 25, 2018, 12:23 am
#107
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 14
Hi guys, just a couple of questions about this fare please.
1/ I am based in Aus and was planning a Europe trip for 2019 may/june so could use this flight to help get home from there (was thinking LHR-HKG or something like that) but then I wouldn't need to use the return leg (eg. HKG-LHR) until past the validity of this fare (perhaps late 2019 or early 2020). For those of you who have done something similar before, could I call up LX/LH after I have taken the outbound leg and get the inbound leg dates pushed back for a nominal change fee ? Or will this likely trigger a reprice and I would have to pay a "fare difference" or several thousand or more ? If I just "lose" that second leg this companion sale fare is still (substantially ?) more than I would otherwise pay for one way F isn't it ?
2/ And just to complicate things further we have an infant who will be about 1 year old by the time the outbound leg of this flight will be taken (born May 2018). Should we mention this from the outset to our agent or just book the companion fare for my wife and I and then add my son to the booking later. How much will this likely add to the fare ?
3/ Can someone recommend a good TA who works globally ? I have a guy for hotels (Virtuoso etc) but not for airfares. Feel free to either reply on here or PM.
Cheers
1/ I am based in Aus and was planning a Europe trip for 2019 may/june so could use this flight to help get home from there (was thinking LHR-HKG or something like that) but then I wouldn't need to use the return leg (eg. HKG-LHR) until past the validity of this fare (perhaps late 2019 or early 2020). For those of you who have done something similar before, could I call up LX/LH after I have taken the outbound leg and get the inbound leg dates pushed back for a nominal change fee ? Or will this likely trigger a reprice and I would have to pay a "fare difference" or several thousand or more ? If I just "lose" that second leg this companion sale fare is still (substantially ?) more than I would otherwise pay for one way F isn't it ?
2/ And just to complicate things further we have an infant who will be about 1 year old by the time the outbound leg of this flight will be taken (born May 2018). Should we mention this from the outset to our agent or just book the companion fare for my wife and I and then add my son to the booking later. How much will this likely add to the fare ?
3/ Can someone recommend a good TA who works globally ? I have a guy for hotels (Virtuoso etc) but not for airfares. Feel free to either reply on here or PM.
Cheers
2. You can add the infant now. Cost will be around 8-10% of your adult ticket price, I guess depending on the airport taxes of your chosen airports.
Aug 25, 2018, 12:24 am
#108
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Switzerland
Programs: BA Exec GGL CCR, Turkish M&S Elite, HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold, Avis First Plus
Posts: 72
2/ And just to complicate things further we have an infant who will be about 1 year old by the time the outbound leg of this flight will be taken (born May 2018). Should we mention this from the outset to our agent or just book the companion fare for my wife and I and then add my son to the booking later. How much will this likely add to the fare ?
Cheers
Aug 25, 2018, 3:24 am
#109
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: A3*G
Posts: 114
Does anyone know how fussed LX are about the 4th leg? In other words, if I book my feeder flight xxx - LHR; ZRH - xxx, will LX assist by checking my luggage all the way to xxx (rather than to LHR) on the inbound? I guess the answer will be "no", but it can't hurt to ask (on FT).
And, equally as important: If the 1st leg takes place on day 1 and the 2nd leg takes place on day 2, will there be access to the ZRH FCLs on day 1 (upon arrival in ZRH)?
And, equally as important: If the 1st leg takes place on day 1 and the 2nd leg takes place on day 2, will there be access to the ZRH FCLs on day 1 (upon arrival in ZRH)?
Last edited by ObserverA3; Aug 25, 2018 at 6:37 am
Aug 25, 2018, 1:09 pm
#110
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Does anyone know how fussed LX are about the 4th leg? In other words, if I book my feeder flight xxx - LHR; ZRH - xxx, will LX assist by checking my luggage all the way to xxx (rather than to LHR) on the inbound? I guess the answer will be "no", but it can't hurt to ask (on FT).
And, equally as important: If the 1st leg takes place on day 1 and the 2nd leg takes place on day 2, will there be access to the ZRH FCLs on day 1 (upon arrival in ZRH)?
I suggest you ask LX specific questions in the dedicated LX forum.
Aug 25, 2018, 10:09 pm
#111
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MEL
Programs: QFF, AA, LM, EY
Posts: 762
First of all congratulations on your kid. Secondly, it won't be an issue to add to the ticket but preferably do it from the start. Your infant doesn't start hiking up your airfare until they turn two. If I remember correctly it will be 10% of your individual ticket cost.
And thanks for the info.
Any idea which program would be best to credit the miles from this fare ?
Aug 26, 2018, 11:12 am
#113
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: LAS
Posts: 174
Hi guys, just a couple of questions about this fare please.
1/ I am based in Aus and was planning a Europe trip for 2019 may/june so could use this flight to help get home from there (was thinking LHR-HKG or something like that) but then I wouldn't need to use the return leg (eg. HKG-LHR) until past the validity of this fare (perhaps late 2019 or early 2020). For those of you who have done something similar before, could I call up LX/LH after I have taken the outbound leg and get the inbound leg dates pushed back for a nominal change fee ? Or will this likely trigger a reprice and I would have to pay a "fare difference" or several thousand or more ? If I just "lose" that second leg this companion sale fare is still (substantially ?) more than I would otherwise pay for one way F isn't it ?
2/ And just to complicate things further we have an infant who will be about 1 year old by the time the outbound leg of this flight will be taken (born May 2018). Should we mention this from the outset to our agent or just book the companion fare for my wife and I and then add my son to the booking later. How much will this likely add to the fare ?
3/ Can someone recommend a good TA who works globally ? I have a guy for hotels (Virtuoso etc) but not for airfares. Feel free to either reply on here or PM.
Cheers
1/ I am based in Aus and was planning a Europe trip for 2019 may/june so could use this flight to help get home from there (was thinking LHR-HKG or something like that) but then I wouldn't need to use the return leg (eg. HKG-LHR) until past the validity of this fare (perhaps late 2019 or early 2020). For those of you who have done something similar before, could I call up LX/LH after I have taken the outbound leg and get the inbound leg dates pushed back for a nominal change fee ? Or will this likely trigger a reprice and I would have to pay a "fare difference" or several thousand or more ? If I just "lose" that second leg this companion sale fare is still (substantially ?) more than I would otherwise pay for one way F isn't it ?
2/ And just to complicate things further we have an infant who will be about 1 year old by the time the outbound leg of this flight will be taken (born May 2018). Should we mention this from the outset to our agent or just book the companion fare for my wife and I and then add my son to the booking later. How much will this likely add to the fare ?
3/ Can someone recommend a good TA who works globally ? I have a guy for hotels (Virtuoso etc) but not for airfares. Feel free to either reply on here or PM.
Cheers
TIA
Aug 26, 2018, 3:21 pm
#114
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MEL
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Posts: 762
Aug 26, 2018, 3:26 pm
#115
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: GOT
Posts: 6
Aug 26, 2018, 4:13 pm
#116
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Aug 26, 2018, 6:06 pm
#117
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: BA
Posts: 60
Thanks OP. Girlfriend and I booked LX 777 First Class LHR-HKG in the new suite over 4th of July. Finally gonna make it to Bali. Much love to all the Flyertalkers who make this possible. Friends always marvel at how we are able to find great fares and it's because of all the great people who share on here. I hope it compares to AF 777 First (another FT fare) which so far has been my favorite cabin/experience to date.
Two Questions:
1.) Assuming we stay in London pre-departure does LX provide Limo service for FC passengers to LHR?
2.) Any suggestions on best lounges at LHR and HKG open to *A first class passengers?
Also, if guest access is allowed, we'd be happy to take in someone who needs access. :-) DM me if interested.
Two Questions:
1.) Assuming we stay in London pre-departure does LX provide Limo service for FC passengers to LHR?
2.) Any suggestions on best lounges at LHR and HKG open to *A first class passengers?
Also, if guest access is allowed, we'd be happy to take in someone who needs access. :-) DM me if interested.
Aug 27, 2018, 3:05 am
#118
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: London | Sydney
Programs: LH HON, QF CL, SQ TPPS, AF Plat, VS Gold, VA Plat, EK Gold, HH Diamond, WoH Globalist, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,528
Thanks OP. Girlfriend and I booked LX 777 First Class LHR-HKG in the new suite over 4th of July. Finally gonna make it to Bali. Much love to all the Flyertalkers who make this possible. Friends always marvel at how we are able to find great fares and it's because of all the great people who share on here. I hope it compares to AF 777 First (another FT fare) which so far has been my favorite cabin/experience to date.
Two Questions:
1.) Assuming we stay in London pre-departure does LX provide Limo service for FC passengers to LHR?
2.) Any suggestions on best lounges at LHR and HKG open to *A first class passengers?
Also, if guest access is allowed, we'd be happy to take in someone who needs access. :-) DM me if interested.
Two Questions:
1.) Assuming we stay in London pre-departure does LX provide Limo service for FC passengers to LHR?
2.) Any suggestions on best lounges at LHR and HKG open to *A first class passengers?
Also, if guest access is allowed, we'd be happy to take in someone who needs access. :-) DM me if interested.
1) Yes, if the ticket was issued in the UK. If you purchase it on SWISS.com, it qualifies.
2) LHR you will only use the LH Senator lounge, not too exciting. HKG you can use SQ, TG or UA. SQ is the pick by far, but windowless and I wouldn’t get there early for it..!
Aug 27, 2018, 7:25 am
#119
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Last edited by NewbieRunner; Aug 28, 2018 at 5:55 am Reason: clarification