Random Airline Questions.

[HoKo]

If i book a flight on AA now for departure tomorrow morning, can i cancel  till immediately before the flight (as it's within 24 hours of booking)?

And how about if i book with Priceline?

When booking with American you need to book at least two days in advance to qualify

[ari3]

are the policies of award flight refunds still the same as mentioned in this post?

https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/airline-news/master-chart-comparing-new-airline-change-fee-waivers/

which airline?

[MeirS]

If i book a flight on AA now for departure tomorrow morning, can i cancel  till immediately before the flight (as it's within 24 hours of booking)?

And how about if i book with Priceline?

Priceline will let you cancel. Once you check in though, you may have to cancel the check in for them to be able to cancel the ticket.

[davidd75]

which airline?

The big 3 United, America and Delta

[HoKo]

are the policies of award flight refunds still the same as mentioned in this post?

https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/airlines/airline-news/master-chart-comparing-new-airline-change-fee-waivers/

The last update date on that post is 5/31. There are at least a couple things I'm aware of that happened after that date:

1) Delta added a new COVID related waiver: Customers booked in Basic Economy can make changes to their flights for travel happening 7/28/21 through 12/31/21.

2) Delta basic (non-elite) members can now standby for same-day earlier flights for free, but only when a confirmable change is not available.  Confirmed same day changes still incur fees.  Same day standby applies to those flying within the United States, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands - https://www.delta.com/us/en/change-cancel/same-day-flight-change

3) United’s basic economy tickets are no longer ‘use it or lose it’... If you purchased a basic economy ticket and you need to make changes, you can purchase a “Switch to Economy” upgrade. Once you’ve upgraded, you’ll be able to make changes to your ticket - https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-change-basic-economy-tickets/

It would be great if @Dan could update that blog post - great resource that I have bookmarked for future use!

[LNS]

booked flight thru ultimate rewards but now would like to add 2 children
chase says i need to speak to AA directly to add them to reservation
wondering if i just book them 2 tickets on the same flight will they give me a hard time at airport?

[yochai]

booked flight thru ultimate rewards but now would like to add 2 children
chase says i need to speak to AA directly to add them to reservation
wondering if i just book them 2 tickets on the same flight will they give me a hard time at airport?

You can book them as adults, just put a fake DOB

[lubaby]

chase says i need to speak to AA directly to add them to reservation

Other then lap children, you can’t add any people to your current reservation.

[JMHO]

How can I undo check-in on Delta? (without sitting on hold for 9 hours!)

[as2]

How can I undo check-in on Delta? (without sitting on hold for 9 hours!)

I'm not sure you can, but if you share why you want to "un-check in" someone may have an alternative option for you.

[JMHO]

I'm not sure you can, but if you share why you want to "un-check in" someone may have an alternative option for you.

I need to cancel a flight for today which doesn't look possible to do online once checked in.

[Yo ssi]

I need to cancel a flight for today which doesn't look possible to do online once checked in.

Go to your reservation and hit modify flight.

[JMHO]

Go to your reservation and hit modify flight.

It will let me change the date, not cancel.

[ckmk47]

Once he changes the date, will the new reservation allow him to cancel?


Any fees to change?
Once changed to a future date, he'll have more time to stay on hold or whatever is needed to cancel.

[JMHO]

Once he changes the date, will the new reservation allow him to cancel?


Any fees to change?
Once changed to a future date, he'll have more time to stay on hold or whatever is needed to cancel.

Worked! TY

[yzj]

I have a Delta e-credit from a cancelled flight good until the end of 2022. Is it as good as paying for a ticket with cash so that if I use it to book a flight and end up canceling I would simply get a new e/credit for the same time frame? Thanks

[EliJelly]

Anyone else seeing a single Avios posted on their BA account on their birthday date? Stingy gift but extends expiration date.

[MeirS]

Friend was scheduled on a 4:10 flight, they cancelled the flight and put onto a 10:45 flight. Called to be put into the 2:30 flight. They would only confirm my friend onto the flight after paying (presumably the difference of fair), originally they wanted $127 but then agreed to do it for $93 per passenger.

Shouldn't they try to accommodate a misplaced customer if there's space without charging extra? This was on UA.
Any chance to escalate after the fact and get a refund?

[lubaby]

Friend was scheduled on a 4:10 flight, they cancelled the flight and put onto a 10:45 flight. Called to be put into the 2:30 flight. They would only confirm my friend onto the flight after paying (presumably the difference of fair), originally they wanted $127 but then agreed to do it for $93 per passenger.

Shouldn't they try to accommodate a misplaced customer if there's space without charging extra? This was on UA.
Any chance to escalate after the fact and get a refund?

They should’ve done it for free due to schedule change. Did he try doing it online or just called?

When was the ticket reissued? Today?

[MeirS]

They should’ve done it for free due to schedule change. Did he try doing it online or just called?

When was the ticket reissued? Today?

I don't know if he tried online. Ticket was reissued today. Currently inflight.