LONE4: fee for changing first international flight
Nov 14, 2006 | 7:55 pm
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LONE4: fee for changing first international flight
I have a LONE4 originating in Sydney that was booked and paid for a couple months ago, and the first flight is SYD-HKG next month. However, I want to leave SYD one day earlier.
I've read the rules and done a search, and it was my understanding that I could change the date/time of any of my flights for free. However, my travel agent is saying that it will cost me about A$180 to change this flight. I called Cathay Pacific as the first flight is CX, and the lady said to talk to my travel agent as some RTW fares have penalties and some don't.
From doing a search on this forum and reading the rules, I didn't read anything about that! Is this true?
I've read the rules and done a search, and it was my understanding that I could change the date/time of any of my flights for free. However, my travel agent is saying that it will cost me about A$180 to change this flight. I called Cathay Pacific as the first flight is CX, and the lady said to talk to my travel agent as some RTW fares have penalties and some don't.
From doing a search on this forum and reading the rules, I didn't read anything about that! Is this true?
Nov 14, 2006 | 10:08 pm
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49N TRAVEL ORIGINATING AREA 2/3: 50N BEFORE DEPARTURE: 51N . 1. UNLIMITED CHANGES PERMITTED WITHOUT CHARGE. 52N . 2. DATE/TIME AND ONEWORLD CARRIER CHANGES ARE 53N . PERMITTED WITHOUT REISSUE PROVIDED ORIGIN, 54N . DESTINATION, CONNECTING POINTS AND INVENTORY 55N . REMAIN THE SAME.
Nov 14, 2006 | 10:52 pm
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Originally Posted by flashdisk
I have a LONE4 originating in Sydney that was booked and paid for a couple months ago, and the first flight is SYD-HKG next month. However, I want to leave SYD one day earlier......
Nov 15, 2006 | 1:25 pm
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Originally Posted by TerryK
Doesn't change the first international flight requires a refare? If the fare is the same, you are still responsible for current fuel surcharges and other taxes.
Nov 16, 2006 | 10:57 pm
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Originally Posted by flashdisk
Can someone else change my flight, or do I have to go through my TA (and pay $180)?
Dave
Nov 16, 2006 | 11:26 pm
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Originally Posted by christep
If all your flights are still available you could just cancel for a full refund and then rebook with someone who doesn't rip you off...
Dave