Changing from one airline to another codeshare
Apr 15, 2014 | 10:53 pm
#1
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Changing from one airline to another codeshare
HI All,
I am booked with AA LAX - SYD return codeshare with QAN. However i can now see that QAN has reduced the price of their premium economy seats to a point where is is only $600 more than what i originally paid for economy with AA.
AA dont offer Premium economy, so is there anyway i can change the ticket over to Qantas and pay the extra $600 to go up to Premium Economy?
Any advice appreciated
Thanks
EDIT - I am AA Plat if that makes any difference. No QAN status
I am booked with AA LAX - SYD return codeshare with QAN. However i can now see that QAN has reduced the price of their premium economy seats to a point where is is only $600 more than what i originally paid for economy with AA.
AA dont offer Premium economy, so is there anyway i can change the ticket over to Qantas and pay the extra $600 to go up to Premium Economy?
Any advice appreciated
Thanks
EDIT - I am AA Plat if that makes any difference. No QAN status
Last edited by prawn86; Apr 15, 2014 at 11:01 pm
Apr 16, 2014 | 2:02 am
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No. If AA does not sell premium economy on the route, then all you can do is cancel your ticket (with whatever penalties apply) and purchase a new ticket with Qantas.
You might find this is considerably more expensive than $600 (or perhaps not?).
You might find this is considerably more expensive than $600 (or perhaps not?).
Apr 16, 2014 | 12:38 pm
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If you want to check if AA refunds your ticket (and the conditions) you can check this easily : https://prefunds.aa.com/refunds/
Apr 16, 2014 | 6:07 pm
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Thanks for the help. As i thought, it will cost more to cancel and rebook than just paying the extra $600.
Seems strange that AA wouldnt offer premium economy to Aus, especially as they dont have their own metal flying there
Seems strange that AA wouldnt offer premium economy to Aus, especially as they dont have their own metal flying there
Apr 17, 2014 | 10:22 pm
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Your best bet is to maybe ask at the QF airport check in if you may then purchase the upgrade to Premium Economy.