Question - Skipping the last segment of a multi-destination trip
Nov 30, 2009 | 6:27 pm
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Question - Skipping the last segment of a multi-destination trip
Hi All,
I am new to FlyerTalk and had a question concerning skipping the last segment of a multi-destination itinerary. I need to fly from RDU to EWR on Dec. 12, and then EWR to DCA on Dec. 14. I am returning to North Carolina from Washington, DC on Dec. 16. When looking into buying tickets, it is less expensive to buy a multi-destination trip on Continental, however the timing of the return flight from DC to NC is not convenient and also has a connection. I may be able to get a car ride from DC to NC instead of using the final segment of the multi-destination itinerary. Are there any penalties, fees, etc. associated with doing this? Any help, comments, or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you
I am new to FlyerTalk and had a question concerning skipping the last segment of a multi-destination itinerary. I need to fly from RDU to EWR on Dec. 12, and then EWR to DCA on Dec. 14. I am returning to North Carolina from Washington, DC on Dec. 16. When looking into buying tickets, it is less expensive to buy a multi-destination trip on Continental, however the timing of the return flight from DC to NC is not convenient and also has a connection. I may be able to get a car ride from DC to NC instead of using the final segment of the multi-destination itinerary. Are there any penalties, fees, etc. associated with doing this? Any help, comments, or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you
Nov 30, 2009 | 7:53 pm
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Re: Question - Skipping the last segment of a multi-destination trip
Opus17,
Thank you for your reply. Since I will arrive in DC two days before the last segment of the trip, is there a problem checking luggage anyway?
Thanks again
Thank you for your reply. Since I will arrive in DC two days before the last segment of the trip, is there a problem checking luggage anyway?
Thanks again
Nov 30, 2009 | 8:20 pm
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It's only a problem if bags are checked through to the final destination.
If you have a 2-day gap, be nice and call the airline the day before to cancel the last reservation (say you had to make other plans) -- I've done this (when I actually had to make other plans!) without causing trouble, and the airline is free to sell the seat.
If you have a 2-day gap, be nice and call the airline the day before to cancel the last reservation (say you had to make other plans) -- I've done this (when I actually had to make other plans!) without causing trouble, and the airline is free to sell the seat.
Nov 30, 2009 | 10:09 pm
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It's only a problem if bags are checked through to the final destination.
If you have a 2-day gap, be nice and call the airline the day before to cancel the last reservation (say you had to make other plans) -- I've done this (when I actually had to make other plans!) without causing trouble, and the airline is free to sell the seat.
If you have a 2-day gap, be nice and call the airline the day before to cancel the last reservation (say you had to make other plans) -- I've done this (when I actually had to make other plans!) without causing trouble, and the airline is free to sell the seat.
Nov 30, 2009 | 10:39 pm
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I've been on business trips where I have to abandon my return or last leg and book another trip with another airline. I've always called, never had a problem. Maybe I freed up an upgrade seat for another FTer!
