Adoption and ticket flexibility
Oct 3, 2011 | 7:23 am
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Adoption and ticket flexibility
Is anyone aware of special ticket terms for flights regarding adoption? This is a domestic adoption, so I don't expect any discounts, but I was curious if anyone knew if any of the airlines would waive change fees or the like when dealing with the scheduling uncertainty of adoption.
Oct 3, 2011 | 2:32 pm
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When buying tickets, I would either buy one-way ticket or get myself one-way award, when change-of-schedule is expected, so I wouldn't have to worry about change fee. It's possible to find good fare on 1-way ticket nowadays. Some airlines offer half mileage redemption for 1-way award tickets as well.
Which airline do you have elite status on? If you have a high enough status, change fee may be waived.
Good luck!
Oct 3, 2011 | 9:09 pm
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Congrats on the adoption..
For flexibility if the city is near, I would plan to drive.. if a decent fare is available when everything is confirmed, then book the airline ticket..
For flexibility if the city is near, I would plan to drive.. if a decent fare is available when everything is confirmed, then book the airline ticket..
Oct 4, 2011 | 8:34 am
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Is anyone aware of special ticket terms for flights regarding adoption? This is a domestic adoption, so I don't expect any discounts, but I was curious if anyone knew if any of the airlines would waive change fees or the like when dealing with the scheduling uncertainty of adoption.
Oct 4, 2011 | 11:55 am
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Because certain carriers do offer such Fares:
From http://Delta.com/planning_reservatio...ules/index.jsp:
From http://Delta.com/planning_reservatio...ules/index.jsp:
"Available Discounts Not On Delta.com
Certain discounts or companion fares may apply to a selected itinerary but are not available at delta.com.
Certain discounts or companion fares may apply to a selected itinerary but are not available at delta.com.
- bereavement fares,
- international adoption fares,
- military and government fares, or
- senior discounts"
Oct 4, 2011 | 6:26 pm
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and begs for clarification.. I think a list of special fares are useful to know, and the reasons for offering those fares as well..