Return flight change - advice please.

Bennifred

Does anyone have any advice for changing the return travel date on a non-flexible ticket without too much extra expense?

I have just learned that I may be discharged early from hospital (in Russia) and want to change my flight home to the UK. Tickets booked with BA. I haven't asked them directly yet, in case there's a way of going about it that may have more success, that I don't know about.

Any hints or tips gratefully received!

NiftyDigits

Perhaps buy a new one? Easyjet has one ways for £80 including luggage next week.
Compare it to what BA can offer.

Bennifred

Thanks, NiftyDigits - I will definitely compare new prices with other airlines with cost of changing date with BA.
I will need a business class seat really, because of post chemo very low immune system (will be masked, but trying to reduce contact with people)

jpsartre

Perhaps this is stating the obvious but if your ticket is truly non-flexible then it cannot be changed.

Bennifred

jpsartre wrote: »

Perhaps this is stating the obvious but if your ticket is truly non-flexible then it cannot be changed.

Thank you! Better to state the obvious than for someone to miss it! :T

Bennifred

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Heliflyguy

Most BA tickets for Europe are changeable a lot of mid range fares can be changed for free.
I expect if there is a fee it will be approx £60 but if your booked class is not available now or you have a minimum stay requirement on your current fare that by coming back early you would have broken then it will need to be changed to a higher class.

Caz3121

Bennifred wrote: »

I will need a business class seat really

You should be able to review the fare rules for your ticket. Do you know the fare class?

NiftyDigits

Bennifred wrote: »

Thanks, NiftyDigits - I will definitely compare new prices with other airlines with cost of changing date with BA.
I will need a business class seat really, because of post chemo very low immune system (will be masked, but trying to reduce contact with people)

Don't remember the seating being that different. Hopefully you can purchase a front row seat.

Bennifred

Caz3121 wrote: »

You should be able to review the fare rules for your ticket. Do you know the fare class?

I don't know the fare class - is there a way of finding out? I just booked a business class return LHR to DME - I have a booking reference and was going to access the seat booking system tomorrow (One week before I go - Bronze privilege) Will it say somewhere on that page, do you think?

Thanks for the help!

jpsartre

Bennifred wrote: »

I don't know the fare class - is there a way of finding out?

Go to MMB on BA's website, then click your flight, then 'More flight information'. The selling class will be displayed. I believe the cheapest CE tickets are completely inflexible. Really, the simplest thing to do is call BA and ask about your options.