Timeline for "Flex fare" options for flight needs that may change last minute?
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| May 24, 2019 at 18:47 | comment | added | Nate Eldredge | Even with Southwest, if you change the flight, you'll have to pay the difference in fare. And when it's less than a couple of weeks out, the new fare will typically be in the "Anytime" class, which is usually 2-4x higher than the "Wanna Get Away" fares that you see when booking well ahead. So just be prepared for that. | |
| May 23, 2019 at 2:11 | history | edited | Brian C | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| May 19, 2019 at 17:10 | comment | added | Calchas | Note that a "flexible fare" is one that allows change or cancellation without a penalty fee. However, it does not lock in the price of the ticket. You may still have to pay the difference (or you may receive a partial refund) if the new flight has a different price than the old one. Unless you are changing the flight frequently, it may make more sense to buy a cheaper fare and pay the change penalty if that becomes necessary. That is particularly true if the likelihood of making the change is low. Some fares do not allow any changes, make sure to examine the fare rules prior to purchase. | |
| May 19, 2019 at 8:27 | answer | added | rew | timeline score: 2 | |
| May 19, 2019 at 8:04 | comment | added | jcaron | Delta: advanced search -> refundable fares. AA: show flexible only. United: advanced search -> flexible fares or unrestricted fares. And so on... Flexible fares are nearly always much more expensive. Read the small print carefully, there are lots of rules which vary from airline to airline and from fare to fare. | |
| May 19, 2019 at 4:41 | history | asked | Brian C | CC BY-SA 4.0 |