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How flexible is a "d" ?

Posted:
13 Oct 2007, 22:37
by David
Hi Guys,
As the title says, how flexible is a "D".
Our great fare code section does say "2nd highest level of fare class for Upper Class, some restrictions in regards to changes/cancellation", but what exactly does that mean?
For example, would I be able to move the departure day a day or 2 either way, depending on availability?
thanks
David

Posted:
13 Oct 2007, 22:57
by preiffer
Unfortunately David, a UK purchased D fare is actually completely inflexible. Strange though it may sound, the ONLY difference (effectively) between it and a Z is the car service.
Non-changeable, non-refundable. The only way of moving anything is to upgrade it to a full J I'm afraid.

Posted:
13 Oct 2007, 23:03
by David
Thanks for quick reply - this next holiday is turning into a bloody nightmare to arrange [:?]
Ever had the feeling that Someone doesn't want you to go.
thanks again
David

Posted:
14 Oct 2007, 00:19
by RichardMannion
THere are various layers within D. For example, this is for a DAP basis.
BETWEEN UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES FOR DAP FARES CHANGES ANY TIME CHANGES NOT PERMITTED. WAIVED FOR UPGRADE TO HIGHER FARE. NOTE - MAY UPGRADE ENTIRE JOURNEY TO ANY HIGHER VS FARE. UPGRADING PERMITTED AT ANY TIME SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF NEW FARE. THE NON-REFUNDABLE PORTION OF THE TICKET MAY BE USED AS CREDIT TOWARDS PAYMENT OF FURTHER TRAVEL ON ANY VS SERVICE. IN THE EVENT OF AN UPGRADE - THE PASSENGER WILL BE CHARGED THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 2 FARES AND AN ADDITIONAL GBP100.00 PENALTY WILL NOT APPLY TO INFANTS NOT OCCUPYING A SEAT. IN CASE OF SUBSEQUENT CANCELLATION THE ORIGINAL NON REFUNDABLE AMMOUNT WILL REMAIN NON-REFUNDABLE. CANCELLATIONS BEFORE DEPARTURE CHARGE 20 PERCENT FOR CANCEL/NO-SHOW/REFUND. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY. AFTER DEPARTURE CANCELLATIONS PERMITTED. NOTE - AFTER DEPARTURE- PASSENGERS MUST PAY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DAP FARE PAID AND THE FARE FOR THE JOURNEY TRAVELLED. ----- CHILD/INFANTS DISCOUNT APPLY.
Best thing to do is to phone and check which basis you have, and the associated rules.
Thanks,
Richard

Posted:
14 Oct 2007, 00:35
by preiffer
The most likely one you have David, is a DAP7, as a full DAP is around 90% of the full J fare anyway (so very rarely used).
A DAP7 doesn't have this clause, and is completely inflexible.