Hi everyone, I thought someone might have experience in this area because I anticipate it would take some convincing with QF.
My outbound flight from Munich to Melbourne was canceled and rebooked 48 hours later due to BA having a meltdown at LHR. Now I am wondering if I can reasonably ask Qantas to rebook the return leg later as an involuntary change since my trip length was reduced? Qantas have also rescheduled the return QF1 to an earlier time giving me a long LHR Heathrow layover.
Basically I am asking if we think Qantas will agree to rebook the return leg either because of the schedule change or the disrupted inbound leg, without charging a fee or fare difference? I’m prepared to argue with them (nicely) over the phone, but thought a second opinion would be good.
Try..they can only say no.. but I think that it will largely depend on the type of fare that you have booked.. business and above would rate a much higher chance than a discount economy.
p.s Another reason to take a train from London to Europe - " BA having a meltdown at LHR" For the most part it's quicker and from central London a lot more convenient.
I asked for something similar and I was rejected. They said that they didn't cancel the inbound flight so I wasn't entitled to a free change. You can only ask.
Given that it was British Airways that cancelled your flight and rebooked you 48 hours later due to their IT systems failure, you might be entitled under the EU261 compensation rules. It can be extraordinarily generous if it fits within its entitlements.
Thanks everyone for the useful inputs. I ended up getting another schedule change email for the return flight and was able to call Qantas and have them rebook to a couple of days later. It was actually one of the quickest and best calls I've had with them.
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andredfb
andredfb
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 28 Apr 2013
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Hi everyone, I thought someone might have experience in this area because I anticipate it would take some convincing with QF.
My outbound flight from Munich to Melbourne was canceled and rebooked 48 hours later due to BA having a meltdown at LHR. Now I am wondering if I can reasonably ask Qantas to rebook the return leg later as an involuntary change since my trip length was reduced? Qantas have also rescheduled the return QF1 to an earlier time giving me a long LHR Heathrow layover.
Basically I am asking if we think Qantas will agree to rebook the return leg either because of the schedule change or the disrupted inbound leg, without charging a fee or fare difference? I’m prepared to argue with them (nicely) over the phone, but thought a second opinion would be good.
Racala
Racala
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Member since 22 May 2018
Total posts 64
Try..they can only say no.. but I think that it will largely depend on the type of fare that you have booked.. business and above would rate a much higher chance than a discount economy.
p.s Another reason to take a train from London to Europe - " BA having a meltdown at LHR" For the most part it's quicker and from central London a lot more convenient.
anonymous
anonymous
Member since 24 Dec 2013
Total posts 159
I asked for something similar and I was rejected. They said that they didn't cancel the inbound flight so I wasn't entitled to a free change. You can only ask.
Phil Young
Phil Young
Qantas
Member since 22 Oct 2012
Total posts 253
Given that it was British Airways that cancelled your flight and rebooked you 48 hours later due to their IT systems failure, you might be entitled under the EU261 compensation rules. It can be extraordinarily generous if it fits within its entitlements.
andredfb
andredfb
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 28 Apr 2013
Total posts 18
Thanks everyone for the useful inputs. I ended up getting another schedule change email for the return flight and was able to call Qantas and have them rebook to a couple of days later. It was actually one of the quickest and best calls I've had with them.