RTW re-issue concerns (merged thread)
Jun 25, 2023, 8:12 pm
#316
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
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I have a question regarding a ticketed points change.
One part of my DONE4 (ticketed by AA RTW desk) is MEL-SYD-LAX on the same day. I wish to change to the non-stop MEL-LAX flight on the same day (plenty of D class available currently). When I called to make the change they tried to charge over $1,000 in additional YQ/YR from Qantas on top of the $125 fee for changing ticketed points. Am I correct in thinking that if I wait until I've flown the first sector of the trip, then if I am still able to make the change it will simply be the $125 fee as the ticket does not require re-pricing?
One part of my DONE4 (ticketed by AA RTW desk) is MEL-SYD-LAX on the same day. I wish to change to the non-stop MEL-LAX flight on the same day (plenty of D class available currently). When I called to make the change they tried to charge over $1,000 in additional YQ/YR from Qantas on top of the $125 fee for changing ticketed points. Am I correct in thinking that if I wait until I've flown the first sector of the trip, then if I am still able to make the change it will simply be the $125 fee as the ticket does not require re-pricing?
Better to fly as ticketed. Is the SYD-LAX on AA or QF?
The QF aircraft MEL-LAX can B787 or the unfurnished A380. Aircraft type can change any time.
Jun 25, 2023, 8:56 pm
#317
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 557
Thank you for clarifying. Flying AA for the transpacific portion unfortunately.
I suppose I will chalk this one up to experience and stop trying to do anything about it.
As regards the $1,000+ YQ/YR change, this is the type of egregious fee I am more used to seeing from BA but it looks like QF is equally guilty...
I suppose I will chalk this one up to experience and stop trying to do anything about it.
As regards the $1,000+ YQ/YR change, this is the type of egregious fee I am more used to seeing from BA but it looks like QF is equally guilty...
Jun 25, 2023, 9:02 pm
#318
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,784
Thank you for clarifying. Flying AA for the transpacific portion unfortunately.
I suppose I will chalk this one up to experience and stop trying to do anything about it.
As regards the $1,000+ YQ/YR change, this is the type of egregious fee I am more used to seeing from BA but it looks like QF is equally guilty...
I suppose I will chalk this one up to experience and stop trying to do anything about it.
As regards the $1,000+ YQ/YR change, this is the type of egregious fee I am more used to seeing from BA but it looks like QF is equally guilty...
Jun 25, 2023, 9:10 pm
#319
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 557
Fair point. Still seems like a massive change from when I ticketed in January, for a relatively simple 7 sector DONE4. Lots of lessons learned on this booking...
Aug 15, 2023, 12:57 pm
#320
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
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Just want to report back here it is possible to ask AA RTW desk to take over and re-issue an AA 001-plated xONEx originally issued by a travel agent. Be prepared some agents will say "no" though, so HUACA may be needed. AA may also add a 50USD "assistance by reservations" fee that, according to an agent, is only waived for CKs and EXPs.