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In response to "Airline fare question..." by znufrii

i book travel all the time. Generally speaking, i find if i have to put someone on a plane in under 48 hours, i end up paying way more.

Posted by Andie (aka Andie) Jan 11 '10, 09:04

book in advance, take your best guess at the time and cross your fingers.

airlines all do different things - if you change your flight and the current fare is higher, i've had them charge me the difference, i've had them change for no fee (even if there should be one), and i've had them change for the $150 (most common).

it's a guessing game half the time.

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Southwest is very good about only charging the difference in airfare -- no fees for changing your flight. If you can use them, do it. -- nm - Fuzzy Jan 11, 09:08 6
- I don't think Southwest flies out of any of the 3 major NYC airports, though, unfortunately. -- nm - znufrii Jan 11, 09:10 3
  - Yes they do. Here's a sample. -- (link) - Fuzzy Jan 11, 09:13
  - Southwest flies out of LaGuardia -- nm - decline Jan 11, 09:13 1
    - I stand corrected. -- nm - znufrii Jan 11, 09:14
- well, that doesn't help me, but might be good for znu. however, the fare difference can be huge if you bought a discounted ticket in the first place. -- nm - Andie Jan 11, 09:09 1
  - Yeah, this is in response to Znu more than you. -- nm - Fuzzy Jan 11, 09:09

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