Is this possible? (Cancellation/refund query)

Hi

Just wondering is this is possible. If you have a 'Q', or otherwise discounted/restricted economy fare, is it possible to pay to have this upgraded to a 'Y' fare, and then cancel, getting the Y (fuplly flexible) fare refunded, losing just the Q change fee?

I ask as I have a Q fare booked for later in the year and there is a small possibility I can't make the trip.
Just wondering if this work-around is possible.

Thanks
Andy

[Decker]

I believe that the last time this was asked the answer was "No" as this would be a somewhat obvious loophole.

[preiffer]

Hi Andy,

The fare upgrade rules specifically prevent this. The "original, non-refundable" element of the fare (the full value of your Q fare) remains entirely non-refundable. The only bit you'd get back would be the taxes and the difference BETWEEN the Q and the Y I'm afraid.

[preiffer]

The "letter of the law" is in the top section of the ticket rules for a Q fare:

MAY UPGRADE THE ENTIRE JOURNEY TO A HIGHER VS FARE AT CHARGE OF GBP 50.00 PER TRANSACTION. ANY DIFFERENCE IN FARE MUST BE COLLECTED. ORGINAL REFUND CONDITIONS APPLY TO ANY UPGRADED TICKET

As I thought - thanks for the info and quick response though guys

Presumably you could change the dates though, so all would not be lost..

jules.