Easy question?
Aug 10, 2005 | 1:28 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Easy question?
I'm sure this probably qualifies as a "frequently-asked question" but I've not found an answer using Search...
Hypothetical example:
#1) Rate for city B to city C $400
#2) Rate for city A to C, with a connection in B $200
If you book the A-B-C option and don't fly the A-B segments, is there any hassle or penalty? In my case, I live by the City B airport and City A is a 2hr drive, so I'd rather skip that segment if possible (while still enjoying the lower rate).
Thanks in advance --
The Hadite
Hypothetical example:
#1) Rate for city B to city C $400
#2) Rate for city A to C, with a connection in B $200
If you book the A-B-C option and don't fly the A-B segments, is there any hassle or penalty? In my case, I live by the City B airport and City A is a 2hr drive, so I'd rather skip that segment if possible (while still enjoying the lower rate).
Thanks in advance --
The Hadite
Aug 10, 2005 | 1:36 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: BDL
Programs: NWA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, SPG, YX, AA
Posts: 5,354
This only works if your travel ends in city B.
By not using the B to C portion of your ticket, ALL subsequent flights; the connection from B to c and the return flights from C to B, then B to A will be canceled.
By not using the B to C portion of your ticket, ALL subsequent flights; the connection from B to c and the return flights from C to B, then B to A will be canceled.
Aug 10, 2005 | 1:36 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mesilla, NM
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Posts: 2,777
Originally Posted by Hadite
I'm sure this probably qualifies as a "frequently-asked question" but I've not found an answer using Search...
Hypothetical example:
#1) Rate for city B to city C $400
#2) Rate for city A to C, with a connection in B $200
If you book the A-B-C option and don't fly the A-B segments, is there any hassle or penalty? In my case, I live by the City B airport and City A is a 2hr drive, so I'd rather skip that segment if possible (while still enjoying the lower rate).
Thanks in advance --
The Hadite
Hypothetical example:
#1) Rate for city B to city C $400
#2) Rate for city A to C, with a connection in B $200
If you book the A-B-C option and don't fly the A-B segments, is there any hassle or penalty? In my case, I live by the City B airport and City A is a 2hr drive, so I'd rather skip that segment if possible (while still enjoying the lower rate).
Thanks in advance --
The Hadite
Aug 10, 2005 | 1:37 pm
#4
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Greener Pastures
Posts: 10,515
If you don't fly A-B, your whole itin is cancelled. You can fly A-B & drop C, but that's hidden city ticketing & that's against airline policies (but only if they catch you - and only if you do it regularly. I'm assuming since you're in B, you're in a hub city? If you can find a cheap one-way B-A flight (under the $200 difference), you could fly B-A-B-C & return C-B & drop B-A on the return - again, technically against airline rules (but again, only if they catch you).
This sort of thing is generally frowned on by the airlines.
This sort of thing is generally frowned on by the airlines.
Aug 10, 2005 | 1:37 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: White Bear Lake, MN
Programs: Northwest Worldperks
Posts: 22
Originally Posted by Hadite
If you book the A-B-C option and don't fly the A-B segments, is there any hassle or penalty? In my case, I live by the City B airport and City A is a 2hr drive, so I'd rather skip that segment if possible (while still enjoying the lower rate).
That said, if not checking bags, and if you can be dropped off at A, fly from A but disembark in B. Such as:
A-B-C
C-B (get off the plane)
It's admirable to tell the gate agent that you won't be boarding the final B-A flight. Then they won't page you incessantly when the door is closing.
Aug 10, 2005 | 1:41 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: NW Plat
Posts: 159
I haven't seen anyone mention it but if you drop the B-A segment (especially on a regular basis) you wouldn't want to use your Worldperks number.